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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.30, 7,412.97 and 2,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.30, 7,412.97 and 2,021.27 is: 3,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.30 : 7,412.97 = 2,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.30/7,412.97 = 2,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.30x = 7,412.97 × 2,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.30x = 14,983,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983,613.87/4,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.26

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