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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.78, 7,499.49 and 1,920.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.78, 7,499.49 and 1,920.94 is: 2,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.78 : 7,499.49 = 1,920.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.78/7,499.49 = 1,920.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.78x = 7,499.49 × 1,920.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.78x = 14,406,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406,070.32/4,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.07

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