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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.98, 7,442.97 and 2,037.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.98, 7,442.97 and 2,037.07 is: 3,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.98 : 7,442.97 = 2,037.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.98/7,442.97 = 2,037.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.98x = 7,442.97 × 2,037.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.98x = 15,161,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,850.90/4,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.61

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