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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.37, 7,445.26 and 2,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.37, 7,445.26 and 2,045.08 is: 3,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.37 : 7,445.26 = 2,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.37/7,445.26 = 2,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.37x = 7,445.26 × 2,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.37x = 15,226,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,152.32/4,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.62

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