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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,953.80, 7,430.70 and 2,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,953.80, 7,430.70 and 2,034.20 is: 3,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,953.80 : 7,430.70 = 2,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,953.80/7,430.70 = 2,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,953.80x = 7,430.70 × 2,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,953.80x = 15,115,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,529.94/4,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.30

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