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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.80, 7,428.60 and 2,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.80, 7,428.60 and 2,031.60 is: 3,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.80 : 7,428.60 = 2,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.80/7,428.60 = 2,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.80x = 7,428.60 × 2,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.80x = 15,091,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091,943.76/4,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.92

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