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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.45, 7,414.91 and 2,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.45, 7,414.91 and 2,021.81 is: 3,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.45 : 7,414.91 = 2,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.45/7,414.91 = 2,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.45x = 7,414.91 × 2,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.45x = 14,991,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991,502.11/4,941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.83

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