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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.80, 7,425.72 and 2,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.80, 7,425.72 and 2,029.77 is: 3,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.80 : 7,425.72 = 2,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.80/7,425.72 = 2,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.80x = 7,425.72 × 2,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.80x = 15,072,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,503.68/4,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.00

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