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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.04, 7,423.20 and 2,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.04, 7,423.20 and 2,027.84 is: 3,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.04 : 7,423.20 = 2,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.04/7,423.20 = 2,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.04x = 7,423.20 × 2,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.04x = 15,053,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,053,061.89/4,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.16

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