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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.01, 7,493.28 and 2,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.01, 7,493.28 and 2,036.16 is: 3,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.01 : 7,493.28 = 2,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.01/7,493.28 = 2,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.01x = 7,493.28 × 2,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.01x = 15,257,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,517.00/4,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.11

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