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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.61, 7,466.46 and 2,057.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.61, 7,466.46 and 2,057.05 is: 3,083.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.61 : 7,466.46 = 2,057.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.61/7,466.46 = 2,057.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.61x = 7,466.46 × 2,057.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.61x = 15,358,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,881.54/4,980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.74

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