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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.33, 7,357.12 and 2,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.33, 7,357.12 and 2,440.80 is: 3,659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.33 : 7,357.12 = 2,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.33/7,357.12 = 2,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.33x = 7,357.12 × 2,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.33x = 17,957,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957,259.29/4,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.28

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