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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.70, 7,467.65 and 2,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.70, 7,467.65 and 2,063.02 is: 3,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.70 : 7,467.65 = 2,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.70/7,467.65 = 2,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.70x = 7,467.65 × 2,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.70x = 15,405,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405,911.30/4,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.88

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