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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.40, 7,419.20 and 2,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.40, 7,419.20 and 2,023.92 is: 3,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.40 : 7,419.20 = 2,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.40/7,419.20 = 2,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.40x = 7,419.20 × 2,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.40x = 15,015,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,867.26/4,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.72

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