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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.64, 7,457.58 and 2,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.64, 7,457.58 and 2,049.94 is: 3,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.64 : 7,457.58 = 2,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.64/7,457.58 = 2,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.64x = 7,457.58 × 2,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.64x = 15,287,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,591.55/4,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.96

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