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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.23, 7,345.08 and 2,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.23, 7,345.08 and 2,430.14 is: 3,642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.23 : 7,345.08 = 2,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.23/7,345.08 = 2,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.23x = 7,345.08 × 2,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.23x = 17,849,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849,535.99/4,900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.59

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