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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.58, 7,487.10 and 2,069.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.58, 7,487.10 and 2,069.82 is: 3,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.58 : 7,487.10 = 2,069.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.58/7,487.10 = 2,069.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.58x = 7,487.10 × 2,069.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.58x = 15,496,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496,949.32/4,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.62

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