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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.73, 7,496.93 and 2,074.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.73, 7,496.93 and 2,074.03 is: 3,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.73 : 7,496.93 = 2,074.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.73/7,496.93 = 2,074.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.73x = 7,496.93 × 2,074.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.73x = 15,548,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,857.73/4,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.43

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