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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.55, 7,340.65 and 2,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.55, 7,340.65 and 2,394.17 is: 3,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.55 : 7,340.65 = 2,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.55/7,340.65 = 2,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.55x = 7,340.65 × 2,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.55x = 17,574,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,734.94/4,900.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.28

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