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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.66, 7,496.76 and 2,074.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.66, 7,496.76 and 2,074.16 is: 3,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.66 : 7,496.76 = 2,074.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.66/7,496.76 = 2,074.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.66x = 7,496.76 × 2,074.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.66x = 15,549,479.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549,479.72/4,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.73

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