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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.90, 7,381.35 and 2,976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.90, 7,381.35 and 2,976.90 is: 4,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.90 : 7,381.35 = 2,976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.90/7,381.35 = 2,976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.90x = 7,381.35 × 2,976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.90x = 21,973,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973,540.82/4,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.35

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