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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.08, 7,498.74 and 2,532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.08, 7,498.74 and 2,532.63 is: 3,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.08 : 7,498.74 = 2,532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.08/7,498.74 = 2,532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.08x = 7,498.74 × 2,532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.08x = 18,991,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,991,533.89/4,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.29

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