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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.16, 7,441.83 and 2,038.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.16, 7,441.83 and 2,038.82 is: 3,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.16 : 7,441.83 = 2,038.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.16/7,441.83 = 2,038.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.16x = 7,441.83 × 2,038.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.16x = 15,172,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,514.63/4,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.26

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