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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.04, 7,457.44 and 2,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.04, 7,457.44 and 2,049.28 is: 3,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.04 : 7,457.44 = 2,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.04/7,457.44 = 2,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.04x = 7,457.44 × 2,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.04x = 15,282,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282,382.64/4,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.81

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