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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.79, 7,415.42 and 2,022.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.79, 7,415.42 and 2,022.15 is: 3,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.79 : 7,415.42 = 2,022.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.79/7,415.42 = 2,022.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.79x = 7,415.42 × 2,022.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.79x = 14,995,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,995,084.60/4,941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.34

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