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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.42, 7,352.49 and 2,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.42, 7,352.49 and 2,441.94 is: 3,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.42 : 7,352.49 = 2,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.42/7,352.49 = 2,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.42x = 7,352.49 × 2,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.42x = 17,954,339.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954,339.43/4,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.10

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