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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.67, 7,462.41 and 2,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.67, 7,462.41 and 2,050.95 is: 3,077.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.67 : 7,462.41 = 2,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.67/7,462.41 = 2,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.67x = 7,462.41 × 2,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.67x = 15,305,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,029.79/4,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.83

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