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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.28, 7,494.39 and 2,654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.28, 7,494.39 and 2,654.19 is: 3,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.28 : 7,494.39 = 2,654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.28/7,494.39 = 2,654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.28x = 7,494.39 × 2,654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.28x = 19,891,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891,534.99/4,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.86

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