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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.67, 7,488.38 and 2,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.67, 7,488.38 and 2,070.20 is: 3,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.67 : 7,488.38 = 2,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.67/7,488.38 = 2,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.67x = 7,488.38 × 2,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.67x = 15,502,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,502,468.17/4,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.67

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