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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.36, 7,480.72 and 2,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.36, 7,480.72 and 2,063.25 is: 3,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.36 : 7,480.72 = 2,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.36/7,480.72 = 2,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.36x = 7,480.72 × 2,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.36x = 15,434,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,595.54/4,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.12

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