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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.60, 7,380.90 and 1,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.60, 7,380.90 and 1,997.40 is: 2,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.60 : 7,380.90 = 1,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.60/7,380.90 = 1,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.60x = 7,380.90 × 1,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.60x = 14,742,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,609.66/4,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.10

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