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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.19, 7,484.87 and 1,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.19, 7,484.87 and 1,947.56 is: 2,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.19 : 7,484.87 = 1,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.19/7,484.87 = 1,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.19x = 7,484.87 × 1,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.19x = 14,577,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577,200.86/4,990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.17

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