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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.25, 7,479.78 and 2,069.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.25, 7,479.78 and 2,069.65 is: 3,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.25 : 7,479.78 = 2,069.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.25/7,479.78 = 2,069.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.25x = 7,479.78 × 2,069.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.25x = 15,480,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480,526.68/4,989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.78

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