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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.72, 7,474.68 and 2,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.72, 7,474.68 and 2,063.07 is: 3,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.72 : 7,474.68 = 2,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.72/7,474.68 = 2,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.72x = 7,474.68 × 2,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.72x = 15,420,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,788.07/4,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.86

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