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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.18, 7,497.62 and 2,074.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.18, 7,497.62 and 2,074.48 is: 3,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.18 : 7,497.62 = 2,074.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.18/7,497.62 = 2,074.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.18x = 7,497.62 × 2,074.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.18x = 15,553,662.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,662.74/4,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.11

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