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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.36, 7,474.45 and 2,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.36, 7,474.45 and 2,060.89 is: 3,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.36 : 7,474.45 = 2,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.36/7,474.45 = 2,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.36x = 7,474.45 × 2,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.36x = 15,404,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,047.13/4,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.72

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