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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.96, 7,497.72 and 2,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.96, 7,497.72 and 2,076.12 is: 3,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.96 : 7,497.72 = 2,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.96/7,497.72 = 2,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.96x = 7,497.72 × 2,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.96x = 15,566,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,166.45/4,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.88

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