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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.43, 7,497.95 and 2,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.43, 7,497.95 and 2,074.73 is: 3,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.43 : 7,497.95 = 2,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.43/7,497.95 = 2,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.43x = 7,497.95 × 2,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.43x = 15,556,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,230.17/4,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.47

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