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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.50, 7,492.02 and 3,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.50, 7,492.02 and 3,349 is: 5,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.50 : 7,492.02 = 3,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.50/7,492.02 = 3,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.50x = 7,492.02 × 3,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.50x = 25,090,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090,774.98/4,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.67

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