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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.08, 7,492.64 and 1,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.08, 7,492.64 and 1,297.08 is: 1,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.08 : 7,492.64 = 1,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.08/7,492.64 = 1,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.08x = 7,492.64 × 1,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.08x = 9,718,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,718,553.49/4,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.63

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