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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.99, 7,383.51 and 2,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.99, 7,383.51 and 2,002.70 is: 3,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.99 : 7,383.51 = 2,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.99/7,383.51 = 2,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.99x = 7,383.51 × 2,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.99x = 14,786,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,918.56/4,925.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.82

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