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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,981.97, 7,472.34 and 2,059.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,981.97, 7,472.34 and 2,059.89 is: 3,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,981.97 : 7,472.34 = 2,059.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,981.97/7,472.34 = 2,059.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,981.97x = 7,472.34 × 2,059.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,981.97x = 15,392,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,198.44/4,981.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.58

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