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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.62, 7,452.77 and 2,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.62, 7,452.77 and 2,044.72 is: 3,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.62 : 7,452.77 = 2,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.62/7,452.77 = 2,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.62x = 7,452.77 × 2,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.62x = 15,238,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,827.87/4,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.01

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