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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.49, 7,490.94 and 3,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.49, 7,490.94 and 3,021.70 is: 4,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.49 : 7,490.94 = 3,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.49/7,490.94 = 3,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.49x = 7,490.94 × 3,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.49x = 22,635,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,373.40/4,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.25

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