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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.60, 7,493.47 and 1,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.60, 7,493.47 and 1,486.46 is: 2,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.60 : 7,493.47 = 1,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.60/7,493.47 = 1,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.60x = 7,493.47 × 1,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.60x = 11,138,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,138,743.42/4,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.26

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