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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.60, 7,475.24 and 2,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.60, 7,475.24 and 2,061.04 is: 3,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.60 : 7,475.24 = 2,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.60/7,475.24 = 2,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.60x = 7,475.24 × 2,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.60x = 15,406,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406,768.65/4,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.49

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