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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.40, 7,453.80 and 2,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.40, 7,453.80 and 2,046.80 is: 3,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.40 : 7,453.80 = 2,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.40/7,453.80 = 2,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.40x = 7,453.80 × 2,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.40x = 15,256,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,437.84/4,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.93

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