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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.12, 7,111.80 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.12, 7,111.80 and 2,430 is: 3,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.12 : 7,111.80 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.12/7,111.80 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.12x = 7,111.80 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.12x = 17,281,674
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,674/4,740.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.83

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