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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.68, 7,449.52 and 2,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.68, 7,449.52 and 2,051.16 is: 3,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.68 : 7,449.52 = 2,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.68/7,449.52 = 2,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.68x = 7,449.52 × 2,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.68x = 15,280,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,157.44/4,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.06

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