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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.60, 7,380.96 and 2,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.60, 7,380.96 and 2,002.12 is: 3,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.60 : 7,380.96 = 2,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.60/7,380.96 = 2,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.60x = 7,380.96 × 2,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.60x = 14,777,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777,567.64/4,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.77

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