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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.69, 7,457.67 and 2,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.69, 7,457.67 and 2,050.31 is: 3,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.69 : 7,457.67 = 2,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.69/7,457.67 = 2,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.69x = 7,457.67 × 2,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.69x = 15,290,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,554.02/4,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.91

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