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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.36, 7,449.72 and 2,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.36, 7,449.72 and 2,045.64 is: 3,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.36 : 7,449.72 = 2,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.36/7,449.72 = 2,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.36x = 7,449.72 × 2,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.36x = 15,239,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,445.22/4,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.68

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