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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.92, 7,449.79 and 2,042.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.92, 7,449.79 and 2,042.63 is: 3,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.92 : 7,449.79 = 2,042.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.92/7,449.79 = 2,042.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.92x = 7,449.79 × 2,042.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.92x = 15,217,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,164.55/4,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.32

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