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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.72, 7,451.10 and 2,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.72, 7,451.10 and 2,046 is: 3,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.72 : 7,451.10 = 2,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.72/7,451.10 = 2,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.72x = 7,451.10 × 2,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.72x = 15,244,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,950.60/4,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.33

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