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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.55, 7,502.68 and 2,403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.55, 7,502.68 and 2,403.31 is: 3,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.55 : 7,502.68 = 2,403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.55/7,502.68 = 2,403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.55x = 7,502.68 × 2,403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.55x = 18,031,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031,271.88/4,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.30

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