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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.54, 7,422.82 and 2,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.54, 7,422.82 and 2,026.32 is: 3,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.54 : 7,422.82 = 2,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.54/7,422.82 = 2,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.54x = 7,422.82 × 2,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.54x = 15,041,008.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,008.62/4,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.48

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