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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.46, 7,480.91 and 3,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.46, 7,480.91 and 3,347.48 is: 5,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.46 : 7,480.91 = 3,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.46/7,480.91 = 3,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.46x = 7,480.91 × 3,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.46x = 25,042,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,162.77/4,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.01

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