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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.08, 7,480.51 and 1,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.08, 7,480.51 and 1,868.50 is: 2,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.08 : 7,480.51 = 1,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.08/7,480.51 = 1,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.08x = 7,480.51 × 1,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.08x = 13,977,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977,332.94/4,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.02

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