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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.07, 7,493.45 and 2,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.07, 7,493.45 and 2,073.60 is: 3,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.07 : 7,493.45 = 2,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.07/7,493.45 = 2,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.07x = 7,493.45 × 2,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.07x = 15,538,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,538,407.55/4,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.75

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