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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.75, 7,493.62 and 1,485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.75, 7,493.62 and 1,485.74 is: 2,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.75 : 7,493.62 = 1,485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.75/7,493.62 = 1,485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.75x = 7,493.62 × 1,485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.75x = 11,133,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133,526.08/4,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.60

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