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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968, 7,446.96 and 2,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968, 7,446.96 and 2,047.92 is: 3,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968 : 7,446.96 = 2,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968/7,446.96 = 2,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968x = 7,446.96 × 2,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968x = 15,250,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250,778.32/4,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.80

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