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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.30, 7,449.46 and 2,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.30, 7,449.46 and 2,042.56 is: 3,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.30 : 7,449.46 = 2,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.30/7,449.46 = 2,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.30x = 7,449.46 × 2,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.30x = 15,215,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215,973.22/4,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.84

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