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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.64, 7,493.56 and 2,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.64, 7,493.56 and 2,397.76 is: 3,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.64 : 7,493.56 = 2,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.64/7,493.56 = 2,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.64x = 7,493.56 × 2,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.64x = 17,967,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,758.43/4,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.41

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