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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,923.78, 7,385.40 and 2,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,923.78, 7,385.40 and 2,002.32 is: 3,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,923.78 : 7,385.40 = 2,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,923.78/7,385.40 = 2,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,923.78x = 7,385.40 × 2,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,923.78x = 14,787,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,787,934.13/4,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.37

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