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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.89, 7,427.97 and 2,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.89, 7,427.97 and 2,028.15 is: 3,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.89 : 7,427.97 = 2,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.89/7,427.97 = 2,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.89x = 7,427.97 × 2,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.89x = 15,065,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,037.36/4,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.28

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