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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.14, 7,423.74 and 2,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.14, 7,423.74 and 2,027.44 is: 3,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.14 : 7,423.74 = 2,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.14/7,423.74 = 2,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.14x = 7,423.74 × 2,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.14x = 15,051,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,187.43/4,949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.17

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