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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.08, 7,426.14 and 2,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.08, 7,426.14 and 2,029.96 is: 3,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.08 : 7,426.14 = 2,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.08/7,426.14 = 2,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.08x = 7,426.14 × 2,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.08x = 15,074,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,767.15/4,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.29

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