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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.26, 7,497.50 and 2,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.26, 7,497.50 and 2,531.82 is: 3,800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.26 : 7,497.50 = 2,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.26/7,497.50 = 2,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.26x = 7,497.50 × 2,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.26x = 18,982,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,320.45/4,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.07

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