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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.90, 4,461.52 and 2,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.90, 4,461.52 and 2,049.82 is: 3,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.90 : 4,461.52 = 2,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.90/4,461.52 = 2,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.90x = 4,461.52 × 2,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.90x = 9,145,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,145,312.93/2,973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.19

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