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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.66, 7,457.91 and 2,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.66, 7,457.91 and 2,047.96 is: 3,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.66 : 7,457.91 = 2,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.66/7,457.91 = 2,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.66x = 7,457.91 × 2,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.66x = 15,273,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273,501.36/4,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.35

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