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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.92, 7,416.87 and 2,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.92, 7,416.87 and 2,022.46 is: 3,034.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.92 : 7,416.87 = 2,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.92/7,416.87 = 2,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.92x = 7,416.87 × 2,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.92x = 15,000,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,322.90/4,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.09

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