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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.92, 7,420.59 and 2,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.92, 7,420.59 and 2,029.23 is: 3,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.92 : 7,420.59 = 2,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.92/7,420.59 = 2,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.92x = 7,420.59 × 2,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.92x = 15,058,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,083.85/4,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.70

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