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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.21, 7,425.31 and 2,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.21, 7,425.31 and 2,026.51 is: 3,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.21 : 7,425.31 = 2,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.21/7,425.31 = 2,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.21x = 7,425.31 × 2,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.21x = 15,047,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,488.60/4,950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.77

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