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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.32, 7,494.48 and 1,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.32, 7,494.48 and 1,533.60 is: 2,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.32 : 7,494.48 = 1,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.32/7,494.48 = 1,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.32x = 7,494.48 × 1,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.32x = 11,493,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,493,534.53/4,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.40

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