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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.10, 7,424.55 and 2,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.10, 7,424.55 and 2,028.90 is: 3,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.10 : 7,424.55 = 2,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.10/7,424.55 = 2,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.10x = 7,424.55 × 2,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.10x = 15,063,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,669.50/4,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.88

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