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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.48, 6,827.16 and 2,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.48, 6,827.16 and 2,498 is: 3,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.48 : 6,827.16 = 2,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.48/6,827.16 = 2,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.48x = 6,827.16 × 2,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.48x = 17,054,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,245.68/4,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.79

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