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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.06, 7,484.81 and 2,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.06, 7,484.81 and 2,361.56 is: 3,539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.06 : 7,484.81 = 2,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.06/7,484.81 = 2,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.06x = 7,484.81 × 2,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.06x = 17,675,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,778.67/4,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.36

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