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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.58, 7,413.90 and 2,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.58, 7,413.90 and 2,020.12 is: 3,030.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.58 : 7,413.90 = 2,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.58/7,413.90 = 2,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.58x = 7,413.90 × 2,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.58x = 14,976,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,976,967.67/4,941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.81

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