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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.65, 7,494.10 and 1,876.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.65, 7,494.10 and 1,876.15 is: 2,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.65 : 7,494.10 = 1,876.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.65/7,494.10 = 1,876.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.65x = 7,494.10 × 1,876.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.65x = 14,060,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060,055.72/4,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.02

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