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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,386.83, 6,053.58 and 2,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,386.83, 6,053.58 and 2,498.18 is: 3,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,386.83 : 6,053.58 = 2,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,386.83/6,053.58 = 2,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,386.83x = 6,053.58 × 2,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,386.83x = 15,122,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,902.22/4,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.35

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