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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.66, 7,430.68 and 2,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.66, 7,430.68 and 2,032.41 is: 3,048.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.66 : 7,430.68 = 2,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.66/7,430.68 = 2,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.66x = 7,430.68 × 2,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.66x = 15,102,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,188.34/4,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.08

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