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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.11, 7,481.82 and 2,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.11, 7,481.82 and 2,066.32 is: 3,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.11 : 7,481.82 = 2,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.11/7,481.82 = 2,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.11x = 7,481.82 × 2,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.11x = 15,459,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,834.30/4,988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.34

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