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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.42, 7,414.62 and 2,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.42, 7,414.62 and 2,020.96 is: 3,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.42 : 7,414.62 = 2,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.42/7,414.62 = 2,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.42x = 7,414.62 × 2,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.42x = 14,984,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984,650.44/4,942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.84

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