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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.22, 7,478.43 and 2,065.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.22, 7,478.43 and 2,065.57 is: 3,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.22 : 7,478.43 = 2,065.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.22/7,478.43 = 2,065.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.22x = 7,478.43 × 2,065.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.22x = 15,447,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447,220.66/4,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.60

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