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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,954.92, 7,431.14 and 2,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,954.92, 7,431.14 and 2,034.04 is: 3,050.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,954.92 : 7,431.14 = 2,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,954.92/7,431.14 = 2,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,954.92x = 7,431.14 × 2,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,954.92x = 15,115,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,236.01/4,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.55

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