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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.48, 7,473.24 and 2,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.48, 7,473.24 and 2,060 is: 3,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.48 : 7,473.24 = 2,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.48/7,473.24 = 2,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.48x = 7,473.24 × 2,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.48x = 15,394,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,394,874.40/4,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.80

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