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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.73, 7,496.94 and 2,074.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.73, 7,496.94 and 2,074.04 is: 3,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.73 : 7,496.94 = 2,074.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.73/7,496.94 = 2,074.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.73x = 7,496.94 × 2,074.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.73x = 15,548,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,905.58/4,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.44

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