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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.45, 7,494.03 and 2,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.45, 7,494.03 and 2,073.96 is: 3,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.45 : 7,494.03 = 2,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.45/7,494.03 = 2,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.45x = 7,494.03 × 2,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.45x = 15,542,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,318.46/4,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.29

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