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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.04, 7,495.44 and 2,401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.04, 7,495.44 and 2,401.44 is: 3,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.04 : 7,495.44 = 2,401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.04/7,495.44 = 2,401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.04x = 7,495.44 × 2,401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.04x = 17,999,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,849.43/4,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.66

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