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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.24, 7,490.51 and 1,876.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.24, 7,490.51 and 1,876.18 is: 2,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.24 : 7,490.51 = 1,876.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.24/7,490.51 = 1,876.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.24x = 7,490.51 × 1,876.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.24x = 14,053,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,053,538.03/4,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.82

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