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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.44, 7,456.56 and 2,047.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.44, 7,456.56 and 2,047.14 is: 3,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.44 : 7,456.56 = 2,047.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.44/7,456.56 = 2,047.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.44x = 7,456.56 × 2,047.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.44x = 15,264,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,622.24/4,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.08

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