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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.60, 7,492.58 and 3,676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.60, 7,492.58 and 3,676.83 is: 5,519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.60 : 7,492.58 = 3,676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.60/7,492.58 = 3,676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.60x = 7,492.58 × 3,676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.60x = 27,548,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,942.92/4,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.07

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