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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.07, 7,441.97 and 1,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.07, 7,441.97 and 1,498.59 is: 2,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.07 : 7,441.97 = 1,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.07/7,441.97 = 1,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.07x = 7,441.97 × 1,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.07x = 11,152,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152,454.33/4,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.99

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