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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.44, 7,492.08 and 2,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.44, 7,492.08 and 2,070.80 is: 3,107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.44 : 7,492.08 = 2,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.44/7,492.08 = 2,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.44x = 7,492.08 × 2,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.44x = 15,514,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,599.26/4,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.62

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