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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.71, 7,491.29 and 2,365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.71, 7,491.29 and 2,365.81 is: 3,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.71 : 7,491.29 = 2,365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.71/7,491.29 = 2,365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.71x = 7,491.29 × 2,365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.71x = 17,722,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,938.24/4,998.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.50

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