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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.55, 7,416.72 and 2,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.55, 7,416.72 and 2,023.95 is: 3,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.55 : 7,416.72 = 2,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.55/7,416.72 = 2,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.55x = 7,416.72 × 2,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.55x = 15,011,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,070.44/4,943.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.50

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