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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.92, 7,485.12 and 2,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.92, 7,485.12 and 2,366.85 is: 3,545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.92 : 7,485.12 = 2,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.92/7,485.12 = 2,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.92x = 7,485.12 × 2,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.92x = 17,716,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,156.27/4,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.42

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