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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.34, 7,496.04 and 2,075.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.34, 7,496.04 and 2,075.65 is: 3,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.34 : 7,496.04 = 2,075.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.34/7,496.04 = 2,075.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.34x = 7,496.04 × 2,075.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.34x = 15,559,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,126.96/4,997.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.48

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