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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.57, 4,600.29 and 2,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.57, 4,600.29 and 2,498.26 is: 3,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.57 : 4,600.29 = 2,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.57/4,600.29 = 2,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.57x = 4,600.29 × 2,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.57x = 11,492,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,720.50/3,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.50

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