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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.30, 7,415.97 and 2,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.30, 7,415.97 and 2,023.27 is: 3,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.30 : 7,415.97 = 2,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.30/7,415.97 = 2,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.30x = 7,415.97 × 2,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.30x = 15,004,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004,509.62/4,948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.26

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