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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.44, 7,478.88 and 2,398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.44, 7,478.88 and 2,398.32 is: 3,592.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.44 : 7,478.88 = 2,398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.44/7,478.88 = 2,398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.44x = 7,478.88 × 2,398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.44x = 17,936,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936,747.48/4,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.06

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