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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,970.94, 7,451.55 and 2,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,970.94, 7,451.55 and 2,051.34 is: 3,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,970.94 : 7,451.55 = 2,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,970.94/7,451.55 = 2,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,970.94x = 7,451.55 × 2,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,970.94x = 15,285,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,662.58/4,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.00

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