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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.02, 7,498.64 and 2,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.02, 7,498.64 and 2,401.16 is: 3,602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.02 : 7,498.64 = 2,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.02/7,498.64 = 2,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.02x = 7,498.64 × 2,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.02x = 18,005,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,402.93/4,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.51

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