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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.95, 7,496.28 and 2,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.95, 7,496.28 and 2,075.46 is: 3,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.95 : 7,496.28 = 2,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.95/7,496.28 = 2,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.95x = 7,496.28 × 2,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.95x = 15,558,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558,229.29/4,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.55

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