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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.64, 7,451.55 and 2,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.64, 7,451.55 and 2,045.58 is: 3,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.64 : 7,451.55 = 2,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.64/7,451.55 = 2,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.64x = 7,451.55 × 2,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.64x = 15,242,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,741.65/4,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.41

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