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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.48, 7,490.25 and 2,070.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.48, 7,490.25 and 2,070.99 is: 3,107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.48 : 7,490.25 = 2,070.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.48/7,490.25 = 2,070.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.48x = 7,490.25 × 2,070.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.48x = 15,512,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512,232.85/4,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.12

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