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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.36, 7,451.04 and 2,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.36, 7,451.04 and 2,045.88 is: 3,068.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.36 : 7,451.04 = 2,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.36/7,451.04 = 2,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.36x = 7,451.04 × 2,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.36x = 15,243,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,933.72/4,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.82

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