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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.60, 7,413.76 and 2,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.60, 7,413.76 and 2,020.20 is: 3,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.60 : 7,413.76 = 2,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.60/7,413.76 = 2,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.60x = 7,413.76 × 2,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.60x = 14,977,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977,277.95/4,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.24

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