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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.04, 7,492.44 and 2,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.04, 7,492.44 and 2,399.44 is: 3,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.04 : 7,492.44 = 2,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.04/7,492.44 = 2,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.04x = 7,492.44 × 2,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.04x = 17,977,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,660.23/4,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.66

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