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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.42, 7,445.19 and 2,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.42, 7,445.19 and 2,041.06 is: 3,061.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.42 : 7,445.19 = 2,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.42/7,445.19 = 2,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.42x = 7,445.19 × 2,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.42x = 15,196,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,079.50/4,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.61

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