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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.08, 7,376.40 and 2,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.08, 7,376.40 and 2,980.08 is: 4,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.08 : 7,376.40 = 2,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.08/7,376.40 = 2,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.08x = 7,376.40 × 2,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.08x = 21,982,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,262.11/4,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.24

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