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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.59, 7,449.77 and 2,500.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.59, 7,449.77 and 2,500.75 is: 3,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.59 : 7,449.77 = 2,500.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.59/7,449.77 = 2,500.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.59x = 7,449.77 × 2,500.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.59x = 18,629,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629,987.45/4,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.06

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