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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.32, 7,482.96 and 2,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.32, 7,482.96 and 2,067.84 is: 3,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.32 : 7,482.96 = 2,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.32/7,482.96 = 2,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.32x = 7,482.96 × 2,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.32x = 15,473,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,564.01/4,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.72

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