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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.50, 7,470.08 and 2,387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.50, 7,470.08 and 2,387.26 is: 3,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.50 : 7,470.08 = 2,387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.50/7,470.08 = 2,387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.50x = 7,470.08 × 2,387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.50x = 17,832,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832,985.83/4,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.13

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