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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.68, 7,498.44 and 2,037.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.68, 7,498.44 and 2,037.32 is: 3,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.68 : 7,498.44 = 2,037.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.68/7,498.44 = 2,037.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.68x = 7,498.44 × 2,037.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.68x = 15,276,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276,721.78/4,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.15

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