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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.40, 7,495.81 and 2,073.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.40, 7,495.81 and 2,073.11 is: 3,110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.40 : 7,495.81 = 2,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.40/7,495.81 = 2,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.40x = 7,495.81 × 2,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.40x = 15,539,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539,596.01/4,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.16

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