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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.40, 7,387.07 and 2,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.40, 7,387.07 and 2,002.32 is: 3,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.40 : 7,387.07 = 2,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.40/7,387.07 = 2,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.40x = 7,387.07 × 2,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.40x = 14,791,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,267.99/4,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.67

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