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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,870.08, 7,301.34 and 2,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,870.08, 7,301.34 and 2,403.20 is: 3,602.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,870.08 : 7,301.34 = 2,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,870.08/7,301.34 = 2,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,870.08x = 7,301.34 × 2,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,870.08x = 17,546,580.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,580.29/4,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.93

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