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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.58, 7,462.22 and 2,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.58, 7,462.22 and 2,050.82 is: 3,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.58 : 7,462.22 = 2,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.58/7,462.22 = 2,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.58x = 7,462.22 × 2,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.58x = 15,303,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,622.46/4,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.61

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