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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.48, 7,499.30 and 2,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.48, 7,499.30 and 2,533.04 is: 3,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.48 : 7,499.30 = 2,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.48/7,499.30 = 2,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.48x = 7,499.30 × 2,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.48x = 18,996,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996,026.87/4,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.88

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