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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.66, 7,449.42 and 2,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.66, 7,449.42 and 2,042.37 is: 3,063.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.66 : 7,449.42 = 2,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.66/7,449.42 = 2,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.66x = 7,449.42 × 2,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.66x = 15,214,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,471.93/4,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.94

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