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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.14, 7,489.32 and 2,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.14, 7,489.32 and 2,071.32 is: 3,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.14 : 7,489.32 = 2,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.14/7,489.32 = 2,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.14x = 7,489.32 × 2,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.14x = 15,512,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512,778.30/4,993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.82

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