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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.53, 7,488.92 and 2,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.53, 7,488.92 and 2,526.09 is: 3,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.53 : 7,488.92 = 2,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.53/7,488.92 = 2,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.53x = 7,488.92 × 2,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.53x = 18,917,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917,673.29/4,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.48

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