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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.08, 7,359.74 and 2,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.08, 7,359.74 and 2,442.55 is: 3,661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.08 : 7,359.74 = 2,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.08/7,359.74 = 2,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.08x = 7,359.74 × 2,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.08x = 17,976,532.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976,532.94/4,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.89

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