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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.58, 7,485.93 and 2,392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.58, 7,485.93 and 2,392.91 is: 3,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.58 : 7,485.93 = 2,392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.58/7,485.93 = 2,392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.58x = 7,485.93 × 2,392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.58x = 17,913,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913,156.76/4,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.39

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