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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.82, 7,394.52 and 2,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.82, 7,394.52 and 2,008.18 is: 3,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.82 : 7,394.52 = 2,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.82/7,394.52 = 2,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.82x = 7,394.52 × 2,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.82x = 14,849,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,527.17/4,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.18

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