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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.56, 7,490.68 and 2,533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.56, 7,490.68 and 2,533.08 is: 3,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.56 : 7,490.68 = 2,533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.56/7,490.68 = 2,533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.56x = 7,490.68 × 2,533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.56x = 18,974,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,491.69/4,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.51

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