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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.96, 7,414.92 and 2,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.96, 7,414.92 and 2,999.64 is: 4,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.96 : 7,414.92 = 2,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.96/7,414.92 = 2,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.96x = 7,414.92 × 2,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.96x = 22,242,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242,090.63/4,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.48

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