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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,947.80, 7,415.22 and 2,022.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,947.80, 7,415.22 and 2,022.78 is: 3,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,947.80 : 7,415.22 = 2,022.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,947.80/7,415.22 = 2,022.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,947.80x = 7,415.22 × 2,022.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,947.80x = 14,999,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,358.71/4,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.52

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