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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.80, 7,419.60 and 4,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.80, 7,419.60 and 4,276.80 is: 6,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.80 : 7,419.60 = 4,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.80/7,419.60 = 4,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.80x = 7,419.60 × 4,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.80x = 31,732,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,732,145.28/4,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.34

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