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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,927.99, 7,388.14 and 2,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,927.99, 7,388.14 and 2,461.57 is: 3,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,927.99 : 7,388.14 = 2,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,927.99/7,388.14 = 2,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,927.99x = 7,388.14 × 2,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,927.99x = 18,186,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186,423.78/4,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.43

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