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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.44, 7,496.04 and 2,365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.44, 7,496.04 and 2,365.54 is: 3,547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.44 : 7,496.04 = 2,365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.44/7,496.04 = 2,365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.44x = 7,496.04 × 2,365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.44x = 17,732,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732,182.46/4,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.54

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