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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.31, 7,354.06 and 2,440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.31, 7,354.06 and 2,440.53 is: 3,659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.31 : 7,354.06 = 2,440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.31/7,354.06 = 2,440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.31x = 7,354.06 × 2,440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.31x = 17,947,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,797.95/4,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.59

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