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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,981.34, 7,472.91 and 2,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,981.34, 7,472.91 and 2,059.86 is: 3,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,981.34 : 7,472.91 = 2,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,981.34/7,472.91 = 2,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,981.34x = 7,472.91 × 2,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,981.34x = 15,393,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,393,148.39/4,981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.17

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