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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.60, 7,421.40 and 2,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.60, 7,421.40 and 2,024.40 is: 3,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.60 : 7,421.40 = 2,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.60/7,421.40 = 2,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.60x = 7,421.40 × 2,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.60x = 15,023,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,882.16/4,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.60

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