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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.30, 7,471.98 and 2,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.30, 7,471.98 and 2,060.01 is: 3,088.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.30 : 7,471.98 = 2,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.30/7,471.98 = 2,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.30x = 7,471.98 × 2,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.30x = 15,392,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,353.52/4,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.79

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