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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.70, 7,360.35 and 2,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.70, 7,360.35 and 2,441.30 is: 3,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.70 : 7,360.35 = 2,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.70/7,360.35 = 2,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.70x = 7,360.35 × 2,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.70x = 17,968,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,822.46/4,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.34

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