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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.21, 7,426.81 and 2,027.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.21, 7,426.81 and 2,027.51 is: 3,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.21 : 7,426.81 = 2,027.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.21/7,426.81 = 2,027.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.21x = 7,426.81 × 2,027.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.21x = 15,057,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,931.54/4,951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.26

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