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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.92, 7,494.90 and 1,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.92, 7,494.90 and 1,534.20 is: 2,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.92 : 7,494.90 = 1,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.92/7,494.90 = 1,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.92x = 7,494.90 × 1,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.92x = 11,498,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498,675.58/4,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.15

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