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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.75, 7,453.66 and 2,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.75, 7,453.66 and 2,049.46 is: 3,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.75 : 7,453.66 = 2,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.75/7,453.66 = 2,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.75x = 7,453.66 × 2,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.75x = 15,275,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,978.02/4,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.94

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