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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.96, 7,390.80 and 2,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.96, 7,390.80 and 2,002.72 is: 3,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.96 : 7,390.80 = 2,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.96/7,390.80 = 2,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.96x = 7,390.80 × 2,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.96x = 14,801,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,702.98/4,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.45

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