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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.18, 7,492.98 and 1,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.18, 7,492.98 and 1,876.06 is: 2,813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.18 : 7,492.98 = 1,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.18/7,492.98 = 1,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.18x = 7,492.98 × 1,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.18x = 14,057,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,280.06/4,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.61

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