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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.67, 7,460.91 and 2,049.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.67, 7,460.91 and 2,049.95 is: 3,076.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.67 : 7,460.91 = 2,049.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.67/7,460.91 = 2,049.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.67x = 7,460.91 × 2,049.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.67x = 15,294,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,492.45/4,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.33

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