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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.47, 7,498.91 and 2,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.47, 7,498.91 and 2,626.64 is: 3,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.47 : 7,498.91 = 2,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.47/7,498.91 = 2,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.47x = 7,498.91 × 2,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.47x = 19,696,886.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696,886.33/4,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.59

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