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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.91, 7,427.60 and 2,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.91, 7,427.60 and 2,027.53 is: 3,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.91 : 7,427.60 = 2,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.91/7,427.60 = 2,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.91x = 7,427.60 × 2,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.91x = 15,059,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,059,688.58/4,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.42

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