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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.14, 7,493.76 and 1,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.14, 7,493.76 and 1,875.44 is: 2,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.14 : 7,493.76 = 1,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.14/7,493.76 = 1,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.14x = 7,493.76 × 1,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.14x = 14,054,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054,097.25/4,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.43

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