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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.60, 7,425.30 and 2,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.60, 7,425.30 and 2,029.40 is: 3,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.60 : 7,425.30 = 2,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.60/7,425.30 = 2,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.60x = 7,425.30 × 2,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.60x = 15,068,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,903.82/4,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.62

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