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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.54, 7,443.90 and 2,499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.54, 7,443.90 and 2,499.66 is: 3,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.54 : 7,443.90 = 2,499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.54/7,443.90 = 2,499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.54x = 7,443.90 × 2,499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.54x = 18,607,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607,219.07/4,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.01

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