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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.92, 7,488.36 and 2,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.92, 7,488.36 and 2,073 is: 3,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.92 : 7,488.36 = 2,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.92/7,488.36 = 2,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.92x = 7,488.36 × 2,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.92x = 15,523,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,370.28/4,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.45

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