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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.10, 7,428.45 and 2,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.10, 7,428.45 and 2,029.10 is: 3,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.10 : 7,428.45 = 2,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.10/7,428.45 = 2,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.10x = 7,428.45 × 2,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.10x = 15,073,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,067.90/4,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.54

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