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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.38, 7,497.31 and 2,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.38, 7,497.31 and 2,805.28 is: 4,209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.38 : 7,497.31 = 2,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.38/7,497.31 = 2,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.38x = 7,497.31 × 2,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.38x = 21,032,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032,075.47/4,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.46

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