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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.92, 7,492.50 and 2,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.92, 7,492.50 and 2,077.32 is: 3,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.92 : 7,492.50 = 2,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.92/7,492.50 = 2,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.92x = 7,492.50 × 2,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.92x = 15,564,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,320.10/4,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.78

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