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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.46, 7,398.77 and 2,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.46, 7,398.77 and 2,008.76 is: 3,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.46 : 7,398.77 = 2,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.46/7,398.77 = 2,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.46x = 7,398.77 × 2,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.46x = 14,862,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,343.18/4,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.39

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