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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.65, 7,427.18 and 2,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.65, 7,427.18 and 2,029.05 is: 3,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.65 : 7,427.18 = 2,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.65/7,427.18 = 2,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.65x = 7,427.18 × 2,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.65x = 15,070,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,109.43/4,948.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.30

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