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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.82, 7,490.26 and 2,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.82, 7,490.26 and 2,528.96 is: 3,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.82 : 7,490.26 = 2,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.82/7,490.26 = 2,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.82x = 7,490.26 × 2,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.82x = 18,942,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,567.93/4,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.68

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