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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.82, 7,501.91 and 2,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.82, 7,501.91 and 2,369.20 is: 3,554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.82 : 7,501.91 = 2,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.82/7,501.91 = 2,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.82x = 7,501.91 × 2,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.82x = 17,773,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,773,521.96/4,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.84

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