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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.19, 7,414.79 and 2,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.19, 7,414.79 and 2,020.82 is: 3,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.19 : 7,414.79 = 2,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.19/7,414.79 = 2,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.19x = 7,414.79 × 2,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.19x = 14,983,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,920.12/4,943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.22

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