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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.62, 7,495.27 and 2,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.62, 7,495.27 and 2,072.92 is: 3,110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.62 : 7,495.27 = 2,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.62/7,495.27 = 2,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.62x = 7,495.27 × 2,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.62x = 15,537,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,095.09/4,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.77

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