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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.50, 7,419.99 and 2,025.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.50, 7,419.99 and 2,025.26 is: 3,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.50 : 7,419.99 = 2,025.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.50/7,419.99 = 2,025.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.50x = 7,419.99 × 2,025.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.50x = 15,027,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,408.95/4,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.53

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