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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.86, 7,498.62 and 2,075.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.86, 7,498.62 and 2,075.16 is: 3,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.86 : 7,498.62 = 2,075.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.86/7,498.62 = 2,075.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.86x = 7,498.62 × 2,075.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.86x = 15,560,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,864.40/4,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.13

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