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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.04, 7,449.98 and 2,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.04, 7,449.98 and 2,042.75 is: 3,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.04 : 7,449.98 = 2,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.04/7,449.98 = 2,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.04x = 7,449.98 × 2,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.04x = 15,218,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,455.06/4,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.50

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