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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960.92, 7,442.40 and 2,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960.92, 7,442.40 and 2,039.42 is: 3,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960.92 : 7,442.40 = 2,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960.92/7,442.40 = 2,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960.92x = 7,442.40 × 2,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960.92x = 15,178,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,179.41/4,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.55

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