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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.80, 7,354 and 2,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.80, 7,354 and 2,403.12 is: 3,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.80 : 7,354 = 2,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.80/7,354 = 2,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.80x = 7,354 × 2,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.80x = 17,672,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,544.48/4,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.32

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