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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.42, 7,488.96 and 2,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.42, 7,488.96 and 2,070.96 is: 3,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.42 : 7,488.96 = 2,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.42/7,488.96 = 2,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.42x = 7,488.96 × 2,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.42x = 15,509,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,336.60/4,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.58

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