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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.82, 7,497.08 and 2,074.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.82, 7,497.08 and 2,074.13 is: 3,112.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.82 : 7,497.08 = 2,074.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.82/7,497.08 = 2,074.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.82x = 7,497.08 × 2,074.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.82x = 15,549,918.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,918.54/4,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.59

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