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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.24, 7,452.38 and 2,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.24, 7,452.38 and 2,046.76 is: 3,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.24 : 7,452.38 = 2,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.24/7,452.38 = 2,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.24x = 7,452.38 × 2,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.24x = 15,253,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,233.29/4,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.30

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