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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.54, 7,478.78 and 2,061.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.54, 7,478.78 and 2,061.86 is: 3,094.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.54 : 7,478.78 = 2,061.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.54/7,478.78 = 2,061.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.54x = 7,478.78 × 2,061.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.54x = 15,420,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,197.33/4,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.23

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