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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.60, 7,484.70 and 2,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.60, 7,484.70 and 2,070.20 is: 3,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.60 : 7,484.70 = 2,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.60/7,484.70 = 2,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.60x = 7,484.70 × 2,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.60x = 15,494,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,825.94/4,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.18

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