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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.32, 7,385.40 and 2,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.32, 7,385.40 and 2,003.28 is: 3,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.32 : 7,385.40 = 2,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.32/7,385.40 = 2,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.32x = 7,385.40 × 2,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.32x = 14,795,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,024.11/4,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.48

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