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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.63, 7,432.28 and 2,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.63, 7,432.28 and 2,030.85 is: 3,047.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.63 : 7,432.28 = 2,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.63/7,432.28 = 2,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.63x = 7,432.28 × 2,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.63x = 15,093,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093,835.68/4,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.64

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