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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.88, 7,344.84 and 2,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.88, 7,344.84 and 2,436.32 is: 3,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.88 : 7,344.84 = 2,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.88/7,344.84 = 2,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.88x = 7,344.84 × 2,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.88x = 17,894,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894,380.59/4,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.26

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