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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.20, 7,395 and 2,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.20, 7,395 and 2,008.43 is: 3,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.20 : 7,395 = 2,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.20/7,395 = 2,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.20x = 7,395 × 2,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.20x = 14,852,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,852,339.85/4,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.52

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