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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498, 6,208.08 and 2,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498, 6,208.08 and 2,635 is: 3,636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498 : 6,208.08 = 2,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498/6,208.08 = 2,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498x = 6,208.08 × 2,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498x = 16,358,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358,290.80/4,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.79

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