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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.64, 7,495.06 and 2,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.64, 7,495.06 and 2,398.76 is: 3,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.64 : 7,495.06 = 2,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.64/7,495.06 = 2,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.64x = 7,495.06 × 2,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.64x = 17,978,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,850.13/4,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.91

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