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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.91, 7,423.65 and 2,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.91, 7,423.65 and 2,029.05 is: 3,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.91 : 7,423.65 = 2,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.91/7,423.65 = 2,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.91x = 7,423.65 × 2,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.91x = 15,062,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,957.03/4,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.08

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