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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.20, 7,462.40 and 2,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.20, 7,462.40 and 2,059.52 is: 3,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.20 : 7,462.40 = 2,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.20/7,462.40 = 2,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.20x = 7,462.40 × 2,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.20x = 15,368,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368,962.05/4,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.63

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