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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.06, 7,497.43 and 2,074.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.06, 7,497.43 and 2,074.36 is: 3,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.06 : 7,497.43 = 2,074.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.06/7,497.43 = 2,074.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.06x = 7,497.43 × 2,074.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.06x = 15,552,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552,344.97/4,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.92

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