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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.22, 7,495.86 and 2,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.22, 7,495.86 and 2,035.72 is: 3,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.22 : 7,495.86 = 2,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.22/7,495.86 = 2,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.22x = 7,495.86 × 2,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.22x = 15,259,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,472.12/4,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.59

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