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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.54, 7,426.71 and 2,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.54, 7,426.71 and 2,030.90 is: 3,046.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.54 : 7,426.71 = 2,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.54/7,426.71 = 2,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.54x = 7,426.71 × 2,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.54x = 15,082,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082,868.21/4,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.71

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