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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.60, 7,441.46 and 2,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.60, 7,441.46 and 2,042.12 is: 3,060.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.60 : 7,441.46 = 2,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.60/7,441.46 = 2,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.60x = 7,441.46 × 2,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.60x = 15,196,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,354.30/4,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.94

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