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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.01, 6,206.97 and 2,481.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.01, 6,206.97 and 2,481.31 is: 3,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.01 : 6,206.97 = 2,481.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.01/6,206.97 = 2,481.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.01x = 6,206.97 × 2,481.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.01x = 15,401,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,373.29/4,498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.04

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