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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.28, 7,414.88 and 2,019.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.28, 7,414.88 and 2,019.53 is: 3,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.28 : 7,414.88 = 2,019.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.28/7,414.88 = 2,019.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.28x = 7,414.88 × 2,019.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.28x = 14,974,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,525.43/4,943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.27

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