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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.24, 7,476.51 and 2,521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.24, 7,476.51 and 2,521.49 is: 3,781.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.24 : 7,476.51 = 2,521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.24/7,476.51 = 2,521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.24x = 7,476.51 × 2,521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.24x = 18,851,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,945.20/4,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.55

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