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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.32, 7,496.82 and 2,075.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.32, 7,496.82 and 2,075.85 is: 3,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.32 : 7,496.82 = 2,075.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.32/7,496.82 = 2,075.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.32x = 7,496.82 × 2,075.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.32x = 15,562,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,273.80/4,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.13

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