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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.88, 7,428.84 and 2,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.88, 7,428.84 and 2,030.12 is: 3,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.88 : 7,428.84 = 2,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.88/7,428.84 = 2,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.88x = 7,428.84 × 2,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.88x = 15,081,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,436.66/4,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.60

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