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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.73, 7,490.55 and 2,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.73, 7,490.55 and 2,360.73 is: 3,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.73 : 7,490.55 = 2,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.73/7,490.55 = 2,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.73x = 7,490.55 × 2,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.73x = 17,683,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683,166.10/4,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.36

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