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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.29, 7,422.39 and 2,026.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.29, 7,422.39 and 2,026.59 is: 3,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.29 : 7,422.39 = 2,026.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.29/7,422.39 = 2,026.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.29x = 7,422.39 × 2,026.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.29x = 15,042,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,141.35/4,948.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.87

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