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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.86, 7,425.72 and 2,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.86, 7,425.72 and 2,028 is: 3,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.86 : 7,425.72 = 2,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.86/7,425.72 = 2,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.86x = 7,425.72 × 2,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.86x = 15,059,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,360.16/4,948.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.00

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