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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.60, 7,423.56 and 2,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.60, 7,423.56 and 2,026.56 is: 3,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.60 : 7,423.56 = 2,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.60/7,423.56 = 2,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.60x = 7,423.56 × 2,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.60x = 15,044,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,289.75/4,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.72

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