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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.40, 7,395.60 and 4,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.40, 7,395.60 and 4,392.80 is: 6,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.40 : 7,395.60 = 4,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.40/7,395.60 = 4,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.40x = 7,395.60 × 4,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.40x = 32,487,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,487,391.68/4,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,589.20

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