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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.82, 7,427.28 and 2,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.82, 7,427.28 and 2,029.12 is: 3,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.82 : 7,427.28 = 2,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.82/7,427.28 = 2,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.82x = 7,427.28 × 2,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.82x = 15,070,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,842.39/4,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.11

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