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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.88, 7,394.58 and 2,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.88, 7,394.58 and 2,008 is: 3,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.88 : 7,394.58 = 2,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.88/7,394.58 = 2,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.88x = 7,394.58 × 2,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.88x = 14,848,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,316.64/4,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.90

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