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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.04, 7,381.37 and 1,996.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.04, 7,381.37 and 1,996.75 is: 2,995.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.04 : 7,381.37 = 1,996.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.04/7,381.37 = 1,996.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.04x = 7,381.37 × 1,996.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.04x = 14,738,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,738,750.55/4,920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.66

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