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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.48, 7,491.29 and 2,399.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.48, 7,491.29 and 2,399.00 is: 3,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.48 : 7,491.29 = 2,399.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.48/7,491.29 = 2,399.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.48x = 7,491.29 × 2,399.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.48x = 17,971,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,555.26/4,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.13

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