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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.68, 7,488.72 and 2,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.68, 7,488.72 and 2,528.28 is: 3,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.68 : 7,488.72 = 2,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.68/7,488.72 = 2,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.68x = 7,488.72 × 2,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.68x = 18,933,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933,581.00/4,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.79

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