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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.92, 7,448.91 and 2,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.92, 7,448.91 and 2,042.18 is: 3,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.92 : 7,448.91 = 2,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.92/7,448.91 = 2,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.92x = 7,448.91 × 2,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.92x = 15,212,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,015.02/4,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.28

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