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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.94, 7,490.78 and 2,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.94, 7,490.78 and 2,362.08 is: 3,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.94 : 7,490.78 = 2,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.94/7,490.78 = 2,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.94x = 7,490.78 × 2,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.94x = 17,693,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,821.62/4,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.35

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