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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.02, 7,359.65 and 2,442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.02, 7,359.65 and 2,442.49 is: 3,661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.02 : 7,359.65 = 2,442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.02/7,359.65 = 2,442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.02x = 7,359.65 × 2,442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.02x = 17,975,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,877.67/4,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.81

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