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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.64, 7,477.44 and 2,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.64, 7,477.44 and 2,485.28 is: 3,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.64 : 7,477.44 = 2,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.64/7,477.44 = 2,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.64x = 7,477.44 × 2,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.64x = 18,583,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,485.38/4,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.92

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