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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.86, 7,481.84 and 2,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.86, 7,481.84 and 2,067.30 is: 3,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.86 : 7,481.84 = 2,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.86/7,481.84 = 2,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.86x = 7,481.84 × 2,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.86x = 15,467,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467,197.50/4,990.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.10

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