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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.08, 7,449.24 and 2,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.08, 7,449.24 and 2,045.52 is: 3,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.08 : 7,449.24 = 2,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.08/7,449.24 = 2,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.08x = 7,449.24 × 2,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.08x = 15,237,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,569.40/4,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.48

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