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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.42, 7,428.66 and 2,031.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.42, 7,428.66 and 2,031.02 is: 3,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.42 : 7,428.66 = 2,031.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.42/7,428.66 = 2,031.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.42x = 7,428.66 × 2,031.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.42x = 15,087,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,757.03/4,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.54

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