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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.08, 7,426.62 and 2,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.08, 7,426.62 and 2,028.72 is: 3,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.08 : 7,426.62 = 2,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.08/7,426.62 = 2,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.08x = 7,426.62 × 2,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.08x = 15,066,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066,532.53/4,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.08

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