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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.68, 7,495.36 and 2,072.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.68, 7,495.36 and 2,072.99 is: 3,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.68 : 7,495.36 = 2,072.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.68/7,495.36 = 2,072.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.68x = 7,495.36 × 2,072.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.68x = 15,537,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,537,768.85/4,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.86

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