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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.64, 7,386.94 and 2,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.64, 7,386.94 and 2,002.92 is: 3,004.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.64 : 7,386.94 = 2,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.64/7,386.94 = 2,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.64x = 7,386.94 × 2,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.64x = 14,795,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,449.86/4,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.37

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