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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.60, 7,496.10 and 2,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.60, 7,496.10 and 2,074.20 is: 3,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.60 : 7,496.10 = 2,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.60/7,496.10 = 2,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.60x = 7,496.10 × 2,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.60x = 15,548,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,410.62/4,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.42

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