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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.80, 7,481.40 and 2,527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.80, 7,481.40 and 2,527.30 is: 3,787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.80 : 7,481.40 = 2,527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.80/7,481.40 = 2,527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.80x = 7,481.40 × 2,527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.80x = 18,907,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907,742.22/4,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.76

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