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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.41, 7,364.98 and 2,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.41, 7,364.98 and 2,443.44 is: 3,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.41 : 7,364.98 = 2,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.41/7,364.98 = 2,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.41x = 7,364.98 × 2,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.41x = 17,995,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995,874.51/4,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.34

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