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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.41, 7,358.96 and 2,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.41, 7,358.96 and 2,407.14 is: 3,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.41 : 7,358.96 = 2,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.41/7,358.96 = 2,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.41x = 7,358.96 × 2,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.41x = 17,714,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,034.94/4,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.18

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