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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.92, 7,487.28 and 2,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.92, 7,487.28 and 2,069.46 is: 3,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.92 : 7,487.28 = 2,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.92/7,487.28 = 2,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.92x = 7,487.28 × 2,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.92x = 15,494,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,626.47/4,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.56

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