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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.60, 7,473.59 and 2,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.60, 7,473.59 and 2,060.82 is: 3,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.60 : 7,473.59 = 2,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.60/7,473.59 = 2,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.60x = 7,473.59 × 2,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.60x = 15,401,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,713.44/4,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.10

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