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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.82, 6,018.09 and 2,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.82, 6,018.09 and 2,498.18 is: 3,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.82 : 6,018.09 = 2,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.82/6,018.09 = 2,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.82x = 6,018.09 × 2,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.82x = 15,034,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,272.08/4,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.58

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