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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.06, 7,493.67 and 2,531.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.06, 7,493.67 and 2,531.22 is: 3,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.06 : 7,493.67 = 2,531.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.06/7,493.67 = 2,531.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.06x = 7,493.67 × 2,531.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.06x = 18,968,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,968,127.38/4,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.38

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