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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.85, 7,391.52 and 2,003.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.85, 7,391.52 and 2,003.99 is: 3,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.85 : 7,391.52 = 2,003.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.85/7,391.52 = 2,003.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.85x = 7,391.52 × 2,003.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.85x = 14,812,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812,495.21/4,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.71

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