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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.28, 7,460.82 and 2,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.28, 7,460.82 and 2,049.99 is: 3,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.28 : 7,460.82 = 2,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.28/7,460.82 = 2,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.28x = 7,460.82 × 2,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.28x = 15,294,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,606.39/4,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.36

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