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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.20, 7,487.70 and 2,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.20, 7,487.70 and 2,070.20 is: 3,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.20 : 7,487.70 = 2,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.20/7,487.70 = 2,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.20x = 7,487.70 × 2,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.20x = 15,501,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,501,036.54/4,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.05

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