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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.58, 7,388.79 and 2,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.58, 7,388.79 and 2,001.89 is: 3,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.58 : 7,388.79 = 2,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.58/7,388.79 = 2,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.58x = 7,388.79 × 2,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.58x = 14,791,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,544.81/4,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.23

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