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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.36, 7,490.28 and 2,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.36, 7,490.28 and 2,684 is: 4,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.36 : 7,490.28 = 2,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.36/7,490.28 = 2,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.36x = 7,490.28 × 2,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.36x = 20,103,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103,911.52/4,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.91

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