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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.22, 7,492.86 and 2,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.22, 7,492.86 and 2,033.72 is: 3,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.22 : 7,492.86 = 2,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.22/7,492.86 = 2,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.22x = 7,492.86 × 2,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.22x = 15,238,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,379.24/4,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.59

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