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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.76, 7,473.66 and 2,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.76, 7,473.66 and 2,061.16 is: 3,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.76 : 7,473.66 = 2,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.76/7,473.66 = 2,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.76x = 7,473.66 × 2,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.76x = 15,404,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,409.05/4,980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.78

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