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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.52, 7,499.60 and 1,921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.52, 7,499.60 and 1,921.52 is: 2,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.52 : 7,499.60 = 1,921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.52/7,499.60 = 1,921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.52x = 7,499.60 × 1,921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.52x = 14,410,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410,631.39/4,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.40

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