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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.16, 7,474.43 and 2,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.16, 7,474.43 and 2,061.39 is: 3,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.16 : 7,474.43 = 2,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.16/7,474.43 = 2,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.16x = 7,474.43 × 2,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.16x = 15,407,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407,701.73/4,983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.96

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