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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.32, 6,018.78 and 2,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.32, 6,018.78 and 2,498.68 is: 3,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.32 : 6,018.78 = 2,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.32/6,018.78 = 2,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.32x = 6,018.78 × 2,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.32x = 15,039,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,005.21/4,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.27

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