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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.30, 7,412.96 and 2,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.30, 7,412.96 and 2,021.26 is: 3,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.30 : 7,412.96 = 2,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.30/7,412.96 = 2,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.30x = 7,412.96 × 2,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.30x = 14,983,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,519.53/4,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.24

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