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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.28, 7,488.21 and 2,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.28, 7,488.21 and 2,071.64 is: 3,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.28 : 7,488.21 = 2,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.28/7,488.21 = 2,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.28x = 7,488.21 × 2,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.28x = 15,512,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,512,875.36/4,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.89

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