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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.28, 6,018.66 and 2,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.28, 6,018.66 and 2,498.28 is: 3,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.28 : 6,018.66 = 2,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.28/6,018.66 = 2,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.28x = 6,018.66 × 2,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.28x = 15,036,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,297.90/4,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.68

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