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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986, 7,477.08 and 2,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986, 7,477.08 and 2,062.32 is: 3,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986 : 7,477.08 = 2,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986/7,477.08 = 2,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986x = 7,477.08 × 2,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986x = 15,420,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,420,131.63/4,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.69

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