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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.62, 7,455.77 and 2,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.62, 7,455.77 and 2,046.72 is: 3,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.62 : 7,455.77 = 2,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.62/7,455.77 = 2,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.62x = 7,455.77 × 2,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.62x = 15,259,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,873.57/4,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.01

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