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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.82, 7,461.89 and 2,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.82, 7,461.89 and 2,511.15 is: 3,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.82 : 7,461.89 = 2,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.82/7,461.89 = 2,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.82x = 7,461.89 × 2,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.82x = 18,737,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,925.07/4,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.75

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