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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.27, 7,501.97 and 2,534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.27, 7,501.97 and 2,534.79 is: 3,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.27 : 7,501.97 = 2,534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.27/7,501.97 = 2,534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.27x = 7,501.97 × 2,534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.27x = 19,015,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,924.87/4,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.50

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