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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.44, 7,420.48 and 2,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.44, 7,420.48 and 2,023.96 is: 3,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.44 : 7,420.48 = 2,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.44/7,420.48 = 2,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.44x = 7,420.48 × 2,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.44x = 15,018,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,754.70/4,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.28

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