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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.86, 7,474.33 and 2,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.86, 7,474.33 and 2,062.30 is: 3,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.86 : 7,474.33 = 2,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.86/7,474.33 = 2,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.86x = 7,474.33 × 2,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.86x = 15,414,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,310.76/4,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.61

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