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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989, 7,479.41 and 2,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989, 7,479.41 and 2,069.40 is: 3,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989 : 7,479.41 = 2,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989/7,479.41 = 2,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989x = 7,479.41 × 2,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989x = 15,477,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,880.71/4,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.40

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