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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.51, 7,334.76 and 2,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.51, 7,334.76 and 2,430.10 is: 3,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.51 : 7,334.76 = 2,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.51/7,334.76 = 2,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.51x = 7,334.76 × 2,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.51x = 17,824,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,200.28/4,893.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.42

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