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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.60, 7,442.28 and 2,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.60, 7,442.28 and 2,040.66 is: 3,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.60 : 7,442.28 = 2,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.60/7,442.28 = 2,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.60x = 7,442.28 × 2,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.60x = 15,187,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,163.10/4,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.32

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