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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.16, 7,425.21 and 2,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.16, 7,425.21 and 2,028.46 is: 3,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.16 : 7,425.21 = 2,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.16/7,425.21 = 2,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.16x = 7,425.21 × 2,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.16x = 15,061,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,741.48/4,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.68

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