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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.08, 7,962.46 and 2,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.08, 7,962.46 and 2,498 is: 3,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.08 : 7,962.46 = 2,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.08/7,962.46 = 2,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.08x = 7,962.46 × 2,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.08x = 19,890,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,890,225.08/5,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.75

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