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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.69, 7,475.82 and 2,062.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.69, 7,475.82 and 2,062.21 is: 3,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.69 : 7,475.82 = 2,062.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.69/7,475.82 = 2,062.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.69x = 7,475.82 × 2,062.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.69x = 15,416,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,710.76/4,983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.43

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