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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.94, 7,350.48 and 2,401.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.94, 7,350.48 and 2,401.47 is: 3,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.94 : 7,350.48 = 2,401.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.94/7,350.48 = 2,401.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.94x = 7,350.48 × 2,401.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.94x = 17,651,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,957.21/4,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.01

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