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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.08, 7,498.66 and 2,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.08, 7,498.66 and 2,403.84 is: 3,605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.08 : 7,498.66 = 2,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.08/7,498.66 = 2,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.08x = 7,498.66 × 2,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.08x = 18,025,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,578.85/4,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.78

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