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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.74, 7,489.44 and 3,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.74, 7,489.44 and 3,044.64 is: 4,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.74 : 7,489.44 = 3,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.74/7,489.44 = 3,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.74x = 7,489.44 × 3,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.74x = 22,802,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802,648.60/4,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.51

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