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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.76, 7,493.94 and 2,144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.76, 7,493.94 and 2,144.04 is: 3,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.76 : 7,493.94 = 2,144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.76/7,493.94 = 2,144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.76x = 7,493.94 × 2,144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.76x = 16,067,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,307.12/4,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.83

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