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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.96, 7,495.32 and 2,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.96, 7,495.32 and 2,075.48 is: 3,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.96 : 7,495.32 = 2,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.96/7,495.32 = 2,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.96x = 7,495.32 × 2,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.96x = 15,556,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,386.75/4,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.55

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