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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.06, 6,502.68 and 2,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.06, 6,502.68 and 2,498.04 is: 3,737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.06 : 6,502.68 = 2,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.06/6,502.68 = 2,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.06x = 6,502.68 × 2,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.06x = 16,243,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243,954.75/4,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.63

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