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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.26, 7,426.90 and 2,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.26, 7,426.90 and 2,031.62 is: 3,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.26 : 7,426.90 = 2,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.26/7,426.90 = 2,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.26x = 7,426.90 × 2,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.26x = 15,088,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,088,638.58/4,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.43

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