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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.81, 7,389.95 and 1,640.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.81, 7,389.95 and 1,640.02 is: 2,459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.81 : 7,389.95 = 1,640.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.81/7,389.95 = 1,640.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.81x = 7,389.95 × 1,640.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.81x = 12,119,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119,657.60/4,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.44

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