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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.50, 7,490.25 and 1,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.50, 7,490.25 and 1,345.50 is: 2,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.50 : 7,490.25 = 1,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.50/7,490.25 = 1,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.50x = 7,490.25 × 1,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.50x = 10,078,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,078,131.38/4,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.25

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