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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.37, 7,489.34 and 2,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.37, 7,489.34 and 2,033.54 is: 3,048.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.37 : 7,489.34 = 2,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.37/7,489.34 = 2,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.37x = 7,489.34 × 2,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.37x = 15,229,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,229,872.00/4,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.19

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