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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.87, 7,496.73 and 2,076.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.87, 7,496.73 and 2,076.57 is: 3,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.87 : 7,496.73 = 2,076.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.87/7,496.73 = 2,076.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.87x = 7,496.73 × 2,076.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.87x = 15,567,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,484.62/4,998.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.20

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