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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.60, 7,443.90 and 2,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.60, 7,443.90 and 2,039.40 is: 3,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.60 : 7,443.90 = 2,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.60/7,443.90 = 2,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.60x = 7,443.90 × 2,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.60x = 15,181,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,089.66/4,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.10

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