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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.52, 5,615.96 and 2,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.52, 5,615.96 and 2,498.64 is: 3,448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.52 : 5,615.96 = 2,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.52/5,615.96 = 2,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.52x = 5,615.96 × 2,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.52x = 14,032,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032,262.29/4,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.14

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