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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,987.44, 7,479.54 and 2,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,987.44, 7,479.54 and 2,354.54 is: 3,531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,987.44 : 7,479.54 = 2,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,987.44/7,479.54 = 2,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,987.44x = 7,479.54 × 2,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,987.44x = 17,610,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,838.71/4,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.04

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