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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.66, 7,424.46 and 2,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.66, 7,424.46 and 2,027.96 is: 3,041.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.66 : 7,424.46 = 2,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.66/7,424.46 = 2,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.66x = 7,424.46 × 2,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.66x = 15,056,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,507.90/4,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.93

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