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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.41, 7,485.49 and 2,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.41, 7,485.49 and 2,026.24 is: 3,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.41 : 7,485.49 = 2,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.41/7,485.49 = 2,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.41x = 7,485.49 × 2,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.41x = 15,167,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,167,399.26/4,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.53

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