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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,967.68, 7,452.42 and 2,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,967.68, 7,452.42 and 2,044.36 is: 3,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,967.68 : 7,452.42 = 2,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,967.68/7,452.42 = 2,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,967.68x = 7,452.42 × 2,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,967.68x = 15,235,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,429.35/4,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.91

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