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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.94, 7,481.79 and 2,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.94, 7,481.79 and 2,356.04 is: 3,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.94 : 7,481.79 = 2,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.94/7,481.79 = 2,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.94x = 7,481.79 × 2,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.94x = 17,627,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627,359.10/4,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.29

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