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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.98, 7,492.14 and 2,074.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.98, 7,492.14 and 2,074.51 is: 3,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.98 : 7,492.14 = 2,074.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.98/7,492.14 = 2,074.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.98x = 7,492.14 × 2,074.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.98x = 15,542,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,471.52/4,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.00

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