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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.43, 7,388.24 and 2,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.43, 7,388.24 and 2,001.72 is: 3,002.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.43 : 7,388.24 = 2,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.43/7,388.24 = 2,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.43x = 7,388.24 × 2,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.43x = 14,789,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,155.84/4,925.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.62

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