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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.74, 7,430.04 and 2,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.74, 7,430.04 and 2,030.88 is: 3,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.74 : 7,430.04 = 2,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.74/7,430.04 = 2,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.74x = 7,430.04 × 2,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.74x = 15,089,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,519.64/4,951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.32

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