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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.30, 7,494.12 and 2,074.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.30, 7,494.12 and 2,074.01 is: 3,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.30 : 7,494.12 = 2,074.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.30/7,494.12 = 2,074.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.30x = 7,494.12 × 2,074.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.30x = 15,542,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542,842.35/4,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.25

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