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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.96, 7,494.96 and 1,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.96, 7,494.96 and 1,534 is: 2,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.96 : 7,494.96 = 1,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.96/7,494.96 = 1,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.96x = 7,494.96 × 1,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.96x = 11,497,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,497,268.64/4,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.85

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