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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.88, 7,425.08 and 2,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.88, 7,425.08 and 2,032.24 is: 3,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.88 : 7,425.08 = 2,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.88/7,425.08 = 2,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.88x = 7,425.08 × 2,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.88x = 15,089,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,089,544.58/4,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.24

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