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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,944.84, 7,415.40 and 2,021.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,944.84, 7,415.40 and 2,021.58 is: 3,031.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,944.84 : 7,415.40 = 2,021.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,944.84/7,415.40 = 2,021.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,944.84x = 7,415.40 × 2,021.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,944.84x = 14,990,824.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990,824.33/4,944.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.61

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