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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.23, 7,497.69 and 2,074.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.23, 7,497.69 and 2,074.54 is: 3,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.23 : 7,497.69 = 2,074.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.23/7,497.69 = 2,074.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.23x = 7,497.69 × 2,074.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.23x = 15,554,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,554,257.81/4,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.20

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