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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.44, 7,493.04 and 2,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.44, 7,493.04 and 2,363.54 is: 3,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.44 : 7,493.04 = 2,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.44/7,493.04 = 2,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.44x = 7,493.04 × 2,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.44x = 17,710,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710,062.30/4,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.54

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