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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.93, 7,491.56 and 1,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.93, 7,491.56 and 1,831.71 is: 2,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.93 : 7,491.56 = 1,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.93/7,491.56 = 1,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.93x = 7,491.56 × 1,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.93x = 13,722,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,722,356.21/4,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.26

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