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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.73, 7,442.91 and 2,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.73, 7,442.91 and 2,039.27 is: 3,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.73 : 7,442.91 = 2,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.73/7,442.91 = 2,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.73x = 7,442.91 × 2,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.73x = 15,178,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,065.86/4,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.65

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