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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.38, 4,964.97 and 2,498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.38, 4,964.97 and 2,498.10 is: 3,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.38 : 4,964.97 = 2,498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.38/4,964.97 = 2,498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.38x = 4,964.97 × 2,498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.38x = 12,402,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,991.56/3,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.92

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