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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.22, 7,486.86 and 2,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.22, 7,486.86 and 2,393.54 is: 3,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.22 : 7,486.86 = 2,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.22/7,486.86 = 2,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.22x = 7,486.86 × 2,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.22x = 17,920,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,920,098.88/4,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.32

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