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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.84, 7,383.33 and 2,950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.84, 7,383.33 and 2,950.29 is: 4,426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.84 : 7,383.33 = 2,950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.84/7,383.33 = 2,950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.84x = 7,383.33 × 2,950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.84x = 21,782,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,964.67/4,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.68

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