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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.49, 7,454.36 and 2,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.49, 7,454.36 and 2,048.02 is: 3,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.49 : 7,454.36 = 2,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.49/7,454.36 = 2,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.49x = 7,454.36 × 2,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.49x = 15,266,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266,664.85/4,969.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.08

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