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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.64, 7,385.52 and 2,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.64, 7,385.52 and 2,002.40 is: 3,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.64 : 7,385.52 = 2,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.64/7,385.52 = 2,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.64x = 7,385.52 × 2,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.64x = 14,788,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,788,765.25/4,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.01

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