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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.42, 7,452.69 and 2,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.42, 7,452.69 and 2,047.10 is: 3,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.42 : 7,452.69 = 2,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.42/7,452.69 = 2,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.42x = 7,452.69 × 2,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.42x = 15,256,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,401.70/4,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.29

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