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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.20, 7,477.20 and 2,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.20, 7,477.20 and 2,063.20 is: 3,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.20 : 7,477.20 = 2,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.20/7,477.20 = 2,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.20x = 7,477.20 × 2,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.20x = 15,426,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,959.04/4,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.55

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