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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.61, 7,469.41 and 2,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.61, 7,469.41 and 2,054.70 is: 3,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.61 : 7,469.41 = 2,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.61/7,469.41 = 2,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.61x = 7,469.41 × 2,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.61x = 15,347,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,396.73/4,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.05

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