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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.44, 7,490.94 and 1,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.44, 7,490.94 and 1,296.68 is: 1,944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.44 : 7,490.94 = 1,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.44/7,490.94 = 1,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.44x = 7,490.94 × 1,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.44x = 9,713,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713,352.08/4,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.83

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