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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.33, 7,498.96 and 2,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.33, 7,498.96 and 2,039.01 is: 3,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.33 : 7,498.96 = 2,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.33/7,498.96 = 2,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.33x = 7,498.96 × 2,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.33x = 15,290,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,454.43/4,999.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.50

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