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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.92, 7,496.55 and 2,075.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.92, 7,496.55 and 2,075.63 is: 3,112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.92 : 7,496.55 = 2,075.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.92/7,496.55 = 2,075.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.92x = 7,496.55 × 2,075.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.92x = 15,560,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,026.59/4,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.68

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