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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.04, 7,347.50 and 2,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.04, 7,347.50 and 2,438.60 is: 3,655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.04 : 7,347.50 = 2,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.04/7,347.50 = 2,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.04x = 7,347.50 × 2,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.04x = 17,917,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,917,613.50/4,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.13

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