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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.47, 7,492.89 and 2,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.47, 7,492.89 and 2,075.01 is: 3,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.47 : 7,492.89 = 2,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.47/7,492.89 = 2,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.47x = 7,492.89 × 2,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.47x = 15,547,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,821.68/4,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.76

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