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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.80, 7,487.70 and 4,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.80, 7,487.70 and 4,019.80 is: 6,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.80 : 7,487.70 = 4,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.80/7,487.70 = 4,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.80x = 7,487.70 × 4,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.80x = 30,099,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,056.46/4,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.70

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