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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,981.66, 7,472.18 and 2,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,981.66, 7,472.18 and 2,059.89 is: 3,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,981.66 : 7,472.18 = 2,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,981.66/7,472.18 = 2,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,981.66x = 7,472.18 × 2,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,981.66x = 15,391,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,845.99/4,981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.70

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