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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.86, 7,391.79 and 2,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.86, 7,391.79 and 2,004.21 is: 3,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.86 : 7,391.79 = 2,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.86/7,391.79 = 2,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.86x = 7,391.79 × 2,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.86x = 14,814,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,699.44/4,927.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.32

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