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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.94, 7,472.79 and 2,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.94, 7,472.79 and 2,350.08 is: 3,524.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.94 : 7,472.79 = 2,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.94/7,472.79 = 2,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.94x = 7,472.79 × 2,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.94x = 17,561,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,654.32/4,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.36

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