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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.49, 4,640.45 and 2,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.49, 4,640.45 and 2,444.82 is: 3,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.49 : 4,640.45 = 2,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.49/4,640.45 = 2,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.49x = 4,640.45 × 2,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.49x = 11,345,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,345,052.74/3,098.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.48

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