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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.72, 7,499.70 and 2,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.72, 7,499.70 and 2,806.20 is: 4,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.72 : 7,499.70 = 2,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.72/7,499.70 = 2,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.72x = 7,499.70 × 2,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.72x = 21,045,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,658.14/4,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.74

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