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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.22, 7,498.93 and 2,532.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.22, 7,498.93 and 2,532.79 is: 3,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.22 : 7,498.93 = 2,532.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.22/7,498.93 = 2,532.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.22x = 7,498.93 × 2,532.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.22x = 18,993,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993,214.91/4,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.52

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