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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.50, 7,380.38 and 1,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.50, 7,380.38 and 1,999.42 is: 2,996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.50 : 7,380.38 = 1,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.50/7,380.38 = 1,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.50x = 7,380.38 × 1,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.50x = 14,756,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,479.38/4,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.54

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