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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.11, 6,974.55 and 2,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.11, 6,974.55 and 2,052.44 is: 3,078.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.11 : 6,974.55 = 2,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.11/6,974.55 = 2,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.11x = 6,974.55 × 2,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.11x = 14,314,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,827.97/4,650.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.39

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