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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.08, 7,497.16 and 2,402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.08, 7,497.16 and 2,402.84 is: 3,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.08 : 7,497.16 = 2,402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.08/7,497.16 = 2,402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.08x = 7,497.16 × 2,402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.08x = 18,014,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,475.93/4,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.28

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