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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.60, 7,388.55 and 2,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.60, 7,388.55 and 2,005.20 is: 3,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.60 : 7,388.55 = 2,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.60/7,388.55 = 2,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.60x = 7,388.55 × 2,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.60x = 14,815,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815,520.46/4,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.25

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