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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.61, 7,383.43 and 2,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.61, 7,383.43 and 2,003.32 is: 3,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.61 : 7,383.43 = 2,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.61/7,383.43 = 2,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.61x = 7,383.43 × 2,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.61x = 14,791,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,372.99/4,926.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.34

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