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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.76, 6,004.62 and 2,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.76, 6,004.62 and 2,469.48 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.76 : 6,004.62 = 2,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.76/6,004.62 = 2,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.76x = 6,004.62 × 2,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.76x = 14,828,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,828,289.00/3,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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