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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.28, 7,430.14 and 2,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.28, 7,430.14 and 2,029.53 is: 3,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.28 : 7,430.14 = 2,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.28/7,430.14 = 2,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.28x = 7,430.14 × 2,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.28x = 15,079,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,692.03/4,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.39

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