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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.12, 5,644.50 and 2,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.12, 5,644.50 and 2,498.04 is: 3,445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.12 : 5,644.50 = 2,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.12/5,644.50 = 2,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.12x = 5,644.50 × 2,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.12x = 14,100,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100,186.78/4,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.69

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