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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,987.69, 7,481.54 and 2,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,987.69, 7,481.54 and 2,066.06 is: 3,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,987.69 : 7,481.54 = 2,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,987.69/7,481.54 = 2,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,987.69x = 7,481.54 × 2,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,987.69x = 15,457,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,334.40/4,987.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.10

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