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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.46, 8,678.56 and 2,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.46, 8,678.56 and 2,498.04 is: 3,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.46 : 8,678.56 = 2,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.46/8,678.56 = 2,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.46x = 8,678.56 × 2,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.46x = 21,679,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679,390.02/5,782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.16

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