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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.05, 7,486.30 and 2,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.05, 7,486.30 and 2,361.58 is: 3,537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.05 : 7,486.30 = 2,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.05/7,486.30 = 2,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.05x = 7,486.30 × 2,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.05x = 17,679,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,495.00/4,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.28

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