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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.03, 7,423.53 and 2,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.03, 7,423.53 and 2,027.34 is: 3,041.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.03 : 7,423.53 = 2,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.03/7,423.53 = 2,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.03x = 7,423.53 × 2,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.03x = 15,050,019.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,019.31/4,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.00

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