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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.52, 7,415.28 and 2,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.52, 7,415.28 and 2,021.16 is: 3,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.52 : 7,415.28 = 2,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.52/7,415.28 = 2,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.52x = 7,415.28 × 2,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.52x = 14,987,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,467.32/4,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.74

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