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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.68, 7,450.92 and 2,043.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.68, 7,450.92 and 2,043.36 is: 3,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.68 : 7,450.92 = 2,043.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.68/7,450.92 = 2,043.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.68x = 7,450.92 × 2,043.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.68x = 15,224,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,911.89/4,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.41

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