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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.04, 7,479.72 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.04, 7,479.72 and 2,676 is: 4,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.04 : 7,479.72 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.04/7,479.72 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.04x = 7,479.72 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.04x = 20,015,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,730.72/4,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.16

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