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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.92, 7,423.20 and 2,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.92, 7,423.20 and 2,026.44 is: 3,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.92 : 7,423.20 = 2,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.92/7,423.20 = 2,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.92x = 7,423.20 × 2,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.92x = 15,042,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,669.41/4,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.59

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