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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.43, 7,424.03 and 2,028.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.43, 7,424.03 and 2,028.83 is: 3,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.43 : 7,424.03 = 2,028.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.43/7,424.03 = 2,028.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.43x = 7,424.03 × 2,028.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.43x = 15,062,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,062.74/4,948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.81

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