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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.30, 7,421.96 and 2,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.30, 7,421.96 and 2,027.28 is: 3,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.30 : 7,421.96 = 2,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.30/7,421.96 = 2,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.30x = 7,421.96 × 2,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.30x = 15,046,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,391.07/4,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.26

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