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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.38, 7,502.82 and 1,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.38, 7,502.82 and 1,882.46 is: 2,825.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.38 : 7,502.82 = 1,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.38/7,502.82 = 1,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.38x = 7,502.82 × 1,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.38x = 14,123,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,758.54/4,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.10

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