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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.08, 7,426.74 and 2,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.08, 7,426.74 and 2,030.52 is: 3,043.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.08 : 7,426.74 = 2,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.08/7,426.74 = 2,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.08x = 7,426.74 × 2,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.08x = 15,080,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,144.10/4,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.98

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