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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.66, 7,453.92 and 2,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.66, 7,453.92 and 2,045.38 is: 3,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.66 : 7,453.92 = 2,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.66/7,453.92 = 2,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.66x = 7,453.92 × 2,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.66x = 15,246,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,246,098.89/4,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.45

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