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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962, 7,445.40 and 2,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962, 7,445.40 and 2,041.14 is: 3,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962 : 7,445.40 = 2,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962/7,445.40 = 2,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962x = 7,445.40 × 2,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962x = 15,197,103.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,103.76/4,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.70

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