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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.60, 7,382.04 and 2,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.60, 7,382.04 and 2,001.40 is: 3,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.60 : 7,382.04 = 2,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.60/7,382.04 = 2,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.60x = 7,382.04 × 2,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.60x = 14,774,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,414.86/4,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.12

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