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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.35, 7,494.53 and 2,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.35, 7,494.53 and 2,073.87 is: 3,110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.35 : 7,494.53 = 2,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.35/7,494.53 = 2,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.35x = 7,494.53 × 2,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.35x = 15,542,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,680.93/4,996.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.81

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