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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.70, 5,248.07 and 1,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.70, 5,248.07 and 1,418.74 is: 2,128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.70 : 5,248.07 = 1,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.70/5,248.07 = 1,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.70x = 5,248.07 × 1,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.70x = 7,445,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,646.83/3,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.12

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