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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.82, 7,416.97 and 2,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.82, 7,416.97 and 2,023.18 is: 3,035.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.82 : 7,416.97 = 2,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.82/7,416.97 = 2,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.82x = 7,416.97 × 2,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.82x = 15,005,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,841.76/4,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.89

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