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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.90, 7,388.25 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.90, 7,388.25 and 2,427.27 is: 3,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.90 : 7,388.25 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.90/7,388.25 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.90x = 7,388.25 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.90x = 17,933,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933,240.77/4,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.65

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