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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.85, 7,496.18 and 2,075.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.85, 7,496.18 and 2,075.38 is: 3,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.85 : 7,496.18 = 2,075.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.85/7,496.18 = 2,075.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.85x = 7,496.18 × 2,075.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.85x = 15,557,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,557,400.71/4,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.44

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