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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.96, 7,476.84 and 2,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.96, 7,476.84 and 2,062.50 is: 3,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.96 : 7,476.84 = 2,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.96/7,476.84 = 2,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.96x = 7,476.84 × 2,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.96x = 15,420,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,982.50/4,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.12

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