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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.21, 7,415.96 and 2,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.21, 7,415.96 and 2,023.03 is: 3,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.21 : 7,415.96 = 2,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.21/7,415.96 = 2,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.21x = 7,415.96 × 2,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.21x = 15,002,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002,696.08/4,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.95

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