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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.02, 7,443.60 and 2,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.02, 7,443.60 and 2,039.90 is: 3,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.02 : 7,443.60 = 2,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.02/7,443.60 = 2,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.02x = 7,443.60 × 2,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.02x = 15,184,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,199.64/4,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.08

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