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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,946.55, 7,413.48 and 2,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,946.55, 7,413.48 and 2,021.37 is: 3,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,946.55 : 7,413.48 = 2,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,946.55/7,413.48 = 2,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,946.55x = 7,413.48 × 2,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,946.55x = 14,985,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,386.07/4,946.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.46

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