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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.82, 5,617.35 and 2,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.82, 5,617.35 and 2,498.58 is: 3,447.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.82 : 5,617.35 = 2,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.82/5,617.35 = 2,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.82x = 5,617.35 × 2,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.82x = 14,035,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,398.36/4,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.81

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