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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.82, 5,888.22 and 2,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.82, 5,888.22 and 2,498.08 is: 3,447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.82 : 5,888.22 = 2,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.82/5,888.22 = 2,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.82x = 5,888.22 × 2,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.82x = 14,709,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,709,244.62/4,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.36

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