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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.58, 7,494.97 and 2,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.58, 7,494.97 and 2,530.12 is: 3,797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.58 : 7,494.97 = 2,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.58/7,494.97 = 2,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.58x = 7,494.97 × 2,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.58x = 18,963,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963,136.02/4,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.50

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