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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,969.69, 7,451.66 and 2,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,969.69, 7,451.66 and 2,044.69 is: 3,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,969.69 : 7,451.66 = 2,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,969.69/7,451.66 = 2,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,969.69x = 7,451.66 × 2,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,969.69x = 15,236,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,324.46/4,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.85

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