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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.78, 7,386.90 and 2,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.78, 7,386.90 and 2,003.32 is: 3,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.78 : 7,386.90 = 2,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.78/7,386.90 = 2,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.78x = 7,386.90 × 2,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.78x = 14,798,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,798,324.51/4,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.87

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