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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.52, 7,444.92 and 2,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.52, 7,444.92 and 2,041.76 is: 3,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.52 : 7,444.92 = 2,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.52/7,444.92 = 2,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.52x = 7,444.92 × 2,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.52x = 15,200,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,739.86/4,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.49

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