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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.74, 7,442.55 and 2,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.74, 7,442.55 and 2,041.56 is: 3,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.74 : 7,442.55 = 2,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.74/7,442.55 = 2,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.74x = 7,442.55 × 2,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.74x = 15,194,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,412.38/4,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.23

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