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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.61, 7,490.84 and 3,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.61, 7,490.84 and 3,362.82 is: 5,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.61 : 7,490.84 = 3,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.61/7,490.84 = 3,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.61x = 7,490.84 × 3,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.61x = 25,190,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190,329.75/4,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.48

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