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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.17, 7,390.92 and 2,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.17, 7,390.92 and 2,005.71 is: 3,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.17 : 7,390.92 = 2,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.17/7,390.92 = 2,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.17x = 7,390.92 × 2,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.17x = 14,824,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,042.15/4,927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.63

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