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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.80, 7,383.90 and 2,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.80, 7,383.90 and 2,001.20 is: 3,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.80 : 7,383.90 = 2,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.80/7,383.90 = 2,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.80x = 7,383.90 × 2,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.80x = 14,776,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,776,660.68/4,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.90

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