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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.60, 7,379.55 and 1,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.60, 7,379.55 and 1,999.20 is: 2,998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.60 : 7,379.55 = 1,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.60/7,379.55 = 1,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.60x = 7,379.55 × 1,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.60x = 14,753,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,196.36/4,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.25

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