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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.47, 7,491.40 and 2,533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.47, 7,491.40 and 2,533.91 is: 3,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.47 : 7,491.40 = 2,533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.47/7,491.40 = 2,533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.47x = 7,491.40 × 2,533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.47x = 18,982,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,489.58/4,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.66

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