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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.46, 7,425.69 and 2,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.46, 7,425.69 and 2,026.72 is: 3,040.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.46 : 7,425.69 = 2,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.46/7,425.69 = 2,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.46x = 7,425.69 × 2,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.46x = 15,049,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,049,794.44/4,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.08

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