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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.44, 7,380.72 and 2,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.44, 7,380.72 and 2,867 is: 4,300.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.44 : 7,380.72 = 2,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.44/7,380.72 = 2,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.44x = 7,380.72 × 2,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.44x = 21,160,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,160,524.24/4,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.53

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