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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,871.98, 7,310.86 and 2,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,871.98, 7,310.86 and 2,060.66 is: 3,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,871.98 : 7,310.86 = 2,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,871.98/7,310.86 = 2,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,871.98x = 7,310.86 × 2,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,871.98x = 15,065,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,182.48/4,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.21

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