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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.08, 7,415.84 and 2,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.08, 7,415.84 and 2,022.44 is: 3,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.08 : 7,415.84 = 2,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.08/7,415.84 = 2,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.08x = 7,415.84 × 2,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.08x = 14,998,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,998,059.43/4,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.77

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