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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.50, 7,442.58 and 2,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.50, 7,442.58 and 2,040.19 is: 3,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.50 : 7,442.58 = 2,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.50/7,442.58 = 2,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.50x = 7,442.58 × 2,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.50x = 15,184,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,266.33/4,965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.95

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