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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.12, 7,474.50 and 2,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.12, 7,474.50 and 2,059.24 is: 3,088.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.12 : 7,474.50 = 2,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.12/7,474.50 = 2,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.12x = 7,474.50 × 2,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.12x = 15,391,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391,789.38/4,983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.79

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