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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.40, 7,497.84 and 2,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.40, 7,497.84 and 2,076.40 is: 3,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.40 : 7,497.84 = 2,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.40/7,497.84 = 2,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.40x = 7,497.84 × 2,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.40x = 15,568,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568,514.98/4,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.70

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