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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.41, 7,495.07 and 2,079.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.41, 7,495.07 and 2,079.90 is: 3,118.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.41 : 7,495.07 = 2,079.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.41/7,495.07 = 2,079.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.41x = 7,495.07 × 2,079.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.41x = 15,588,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,985.69/4,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.17

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