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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.92, 7,487.11 and 2,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.92, 7,487.11 and 2,650.33 is: 3,975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.92 : 7,487.11 = 2,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.92/7,487.11 = 2,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.92x = 7,487.11 × 2,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.92x = 19,843,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,312.25/4,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.88

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