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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.84, 7,443.80 and 2,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.84, 7,443.80 and 2,040.12 is: 3,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.84 : 7,443.80 = 2,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.84/7,443.80 = 2,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.84x = 7,443.80 × 2,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.84x = 15,186,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,245.26/4,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.61

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