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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.36, 7,449.54 and 2,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.36, 7,449.54 and 2,044.88 is: 3,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.36 : 7,449.54 = 2,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.36/7,449.54 = 2,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.36x = 7,449.54 × 2,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.36x = 15,233,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,415.36/4,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.32

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