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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.68, 7,427.42 and 2,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.68, 7,427.42 and 2,031.08 is: 3,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.68 : 7,427.42 = 2,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.68/7,427.42 = 2,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.68x = 7,427.42 × 2,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.68x = 15,085,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,684.21/4,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.19

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