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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.52, 7,499.66 and 2,075.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.52, 7,499.66 and 2,075.81 is: 3,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.52 : 7,499.66 = 2,075.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.52/7,499.66 = 2,075.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.52x = 7,499.66 × 2,075.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.52x = 15,567,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,821.35/4,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.11

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