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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.69, 7,489.89 and 2,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.69, 7,489.89 and 2,069.40 is: 3,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.69 : 7,489.89 = 2,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.69/7,489.89 = 2,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.69x = 7,489.89 × 2,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.69x = 15,499,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499,578.37/4,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.45

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