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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,957.62, 7,429.94 and 2,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,957.62, 7,429.94 and 2,034.32 is: 3,048.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,957.62 : 7,429.94 = 2,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,957.62/7,429.94 = 2,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,957.62x = 7,429.94 × 2,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,957.62x = 15,114,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114,875.54/4,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.82

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