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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.36, 7,447.98 and 2,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.36, 7,447.98 and 2,004.60 is: 3,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.36 : 7,447.98 = 2,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.36/7,447.98 = 2,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.36x = 7,447.98 × 2,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.36x = 14,930,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,220.71/4,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.88

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