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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.90, 7,427.55 and 2,030.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.90, 7,427.55 and 2,030.90 is: 3,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.90 : 7,427.55 = 2,030.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.90/7,427.55 = 2,030.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.90x = 7,427.55 × 2,030.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.90x = 15,084,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084,611.30/4,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.77

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