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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.40, 7,447.92 and 2,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.40, 7,447.92 and 2,044.24 is: 3,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.40 : 7,447.92 = 2,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.40/7,447.92 = 2,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.40x = 7,447.92 × 2,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.40x = 15,225,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,335.98/4,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.67

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