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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.09, 7,492.50 and 2,655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.09, 7,492.50 and 2,655.65 is: 3,981.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.09 : 7,492.50 = 2,655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.09/7,492.50 = 2,655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.09x = 7,492.50 × 2,655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.09x = 19,897,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,476.36/4,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.81

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