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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.86, 7,486.34 and 2,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.86, 7,486.34 and 2,070.30 is: 3,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.86 : 7,486.34 = 2,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.86/7,486.34 = 2,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.86x = 7,486.34 × 2,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.86x = 15,498,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498,959.35/4,993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.60

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