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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.30, 7,492.95 and 2,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.30, 7,492.95 and 2,076.10 is: 3,111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.30 : 7,492.95 = 2,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.30/7,492.95 = 2,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.30x = 7,492.95 × 2,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.30x = 15,556,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,113.50/4,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.66

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