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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.76, 7,359.27 and 2,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.76, 7,359.27 and 2,440.10 is: 3,655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.76 : 7,359.27 = 2,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.76/7,359.27 = 2,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.76x = 7,359.27 × 2,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.76x = 17,957,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957,354.73/4,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.25

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