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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.27, 7,490.96 and 1,873.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.27, 7,490.96 and 1,873.58 is: 2,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.27 : 7,490.96 = 1,873.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.27/7,490.96 = 1,873.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.27x = 7,490.96 × 1,873.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.27x = 14,034,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,866.01/4,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.63

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