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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.48, 6,749.96 and 2,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.48, 6,749.96 and 2,522.88 is: 3,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.48 : 6,749.96 = 2,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.48/6,749.96 = 2,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.48x = 6,749.96 × 2,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.48x = 17,029,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,339.08/4,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.58

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