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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.72, 7,498.14 and 2,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.72, 7,498.14 and 2,365.38 is: 3,548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.72 : 7,498.14 = 2,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.72/7,498.14 = 2,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.72x = 7,498.14 × 2,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.72x = 17,735,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,950.39/4,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.10

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