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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.14, 7,498.81 and 2,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.14, 7,498.81 and 2,401.26 is: 3,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.14 : 7,498.81 = 2,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.14/7,498.81 = 2,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.14x = 7,498.81 × 2,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.14x = 18,006,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,592.50/4,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.66

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