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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.78, 7,441.18 and 1,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.78, 7,441.18 and 1,498.04 is: 2,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.78 : 7,441.18 = 1,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.78/7,441.18 = 1,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.78x = 7,441.18 × 1,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.78x = 11,147,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,147,185.29/4,960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.06

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