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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.49, 7,493.00 and 1,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.49, 7,493.00 and 1,874.51 is: 2,812.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.49 : 7,493.00 = 1,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.49/7,493.00 = 1,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.49x = 7,493.00 × 1,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.49x = 14,045,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,045,656.59/4,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.23

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