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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.98, 7,194.43 and 2,491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.98, 7,194.43 and 2,491.62 is: 3,730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.98 : 7,194.43 = 2,491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.98/7,194.43 = 2,491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.98x = 7,194.43 × 2,491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.98x = 17,925,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,785.68/4,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.67

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