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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.97, 7,490.65 and 2,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.97, 7,490.65 and 2,533.41 is: 3,796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.97 : 7,490.65 = 2,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.97/7,490.65 = 2,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.97x = 7,490.65 × 2,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.97x = 18,976,843.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,843.83/4,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.91

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