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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.20, 7,197.48 and 2,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.20, 7,197.48 and 2,490 is: 3,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.20 : 7,197.48 = 2,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.20/7,197.48 = 2,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.20x = 7,197.48 × 2,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.20x = 17,921,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921,725.20/4,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.76

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