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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.56, 7,387.43 and 2,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.56, 7,387.43 and 2,711.25 is: 4,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.56 : 7,387.43 = 2,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.56/7,387.43 = 2,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.56x = 7,387.43 × 2,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.56x = 20,029,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029,183.73/4,930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.25

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