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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.76, 7,489.14 and 2,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.76, 7,489.14 and 2,071 is: 3,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.76 : 7,489.14 = 2,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.76/7,489.14 = 2,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.76x = 7,489.14 × 2,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.76x = 15,510,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510,008.94/4,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.50

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