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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.44, 7,482.54 and 2,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.44, 7,482.54 and 2,356.54 is: 3,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.44 : 7,482.54 = 2,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.44/7,482.54 = 2,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.44x = 7,482.54 × 2,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.44x = 17,632,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,632,904.81/4,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.04

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