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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.50, 7,496.58 and 2,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.50, 7,496.58 and 2,073.80 is: 3,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.50 : 7,496.58 = 2,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.50/7,496.58 = 2,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.50x = 7,496.58 × 2,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.50x = 15,546,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,377.90/4,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.08

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