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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.84, 7,485.96 and 2,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.84, 7,485.96 and 2,530.28 is: 3,792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.84 : 7,485.96 = 2,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.84/7,485.96 = 2,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.84x = 7,485.96 × 2,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.84x = 18,941,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941,574.87/4,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.23

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