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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.46, 7,496.28 and 2,530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.46, 7,496.28 and 2,530.99 is: 3,798.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.46 : 7,496.28 = 2,530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.46/7,496.28 = 2,530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.46x = 7,496.28 × 2,530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.46x = 18,973,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973,009.72/4,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.81

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