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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.44, 7,490.52 and 2,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.44, 7,490.52 and 2,072.40 is: 3,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.44 : 7,490.52 = 2,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.44/7,490.52 = 2,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.44x = 7,490.52 × 2,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.44x = 15,523,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,353.65/4,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.75

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