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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.03, 7,494.27 and 1,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.03, 7,494.27 and 1,486.25 is: 2,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.03 : 7,494.27 = 1,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.03/7,494.27 = 1,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.03x = 7,494.27 × 1,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.03x = 11,138,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,138,352.21/4,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.99

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