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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.62, 7,449.77 and 2,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.62, 7,449.77 and 2,042.72 is: 3,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.62 : 7,449.77 = 2,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.62/7,449.77 = 2,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.62x = 7,449.77 × 2,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.62x = 15,217,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,789.97/4,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.02

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