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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.82, 7,427.58 and 2,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.82, 7,427.58 and 2,027.92 is: 3,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.82 : 7,427.58 = 2,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.82/7,427.58 = 2,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.82x = 7,427.58 × 2,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.82x = 15,062,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,551.53/4,951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.82

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