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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.57, 7,484.94 and 1,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.57, 7,484.94 and 1,870.27 is: 2,805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.57 : 7,484.94 = 1,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.57/7,484.94 = 1,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.57x = 7,484.94 × 1,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.57x = 13,998,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,998,858.73/4,990.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.06

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