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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.41, 6,611.63 and 2,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.41, 6,611.63 and 2,930.49 is: 4,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.41 : 6,611.63 = 2,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.41/6,611.63 = 2,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.41x = 6,611.63 × 2,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.41x = 19,375,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,300.95/4,792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.91

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