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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,986.10, 7,477.35 and 2,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,986.10, 7,477.35 and 2,023.30 is: 3,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,986.10 : 7,477.35 = 2,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,986.10/7,477.35 = 2,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,986.10x = 7,477.35 × 2,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,986.10x = 15,128,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,922.26/4,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.22

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