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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.44, 7,430.16 and 2,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.44, 7,430.16 and 2,029.75 is: 3,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.44 : 7,430.16 = 2,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.44/7,430.16 = 2,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.44x = 7,430.16 × 2,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.44x = 15,081,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,367.26/4,953.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.63

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