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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,945.39, 7,415.34 and 2,025.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,945.39, 7,415.34 and 2,025.73 is: 3,037.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,945.39 : 7,415.34 = 2,025.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,945.39/7,415.34 = 2,025.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,945.39x = 7,415.34 × 2,025.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,945.39x = 15,021,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,476.70/4,945.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.47

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