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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.02, 7,475.34 and 2,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.02, 7,475.34 and 2,643 is: 3,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.02 : 7,475.34 = 2,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.02/7,475.34 = 2,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.02x = 7,475.34 × 2,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.02x = 19,757,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757,323.62/4,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.13

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