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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.59, 7,418.68 and 2,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.59, 7,418.68 and 2,023.49 is: 3,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.59 : 7,418.68 = 2,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.59/7,418.68 = 2,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.59x = 7,418.68 × 2,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.59x = 15,011,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,624.79/4,947.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.13

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