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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.02, 7,395.93 and 1,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.02, 7,395.93 and 1,642.80 is: 2,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.02 : 7,395.93 = 1,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.02/7,395.93 = 1,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.02x = 7,395.93 × 1,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.02x = 12,150,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150,033.80/4,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,464.50

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