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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.42, 7,425.12 and 2,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.42, 7,425.12 and 2,027.96 is: 3,042.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.42 : 7,425.12 = 2,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.42/7,425.12 = 2,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.42x = 7,425.12 × 2,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.42x = 15,057,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,846.36/4,949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.35

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