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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.95, 7,494.14 and 1,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.95, 7,494.14 and 1,486.05 is: 2,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.95 : 7,494.14 = 1,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.95/7,494.14 = 1,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.95x = 7,494.14 × 1,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.95x = 11,136,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136,642.36/4,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.69

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