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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.80, 7,204.64 and 2,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.80, 7,204.64 and 2,498.44 is: 3,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.80 : 7,204.64 = 2,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.80/7,204.64 = 2,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.80x = 7,204.64 × 2,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.80x = 18,000,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000,360.76/4,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.88

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