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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.58, 7,400.82 and 2,299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.58, 7,400.82 and 2,299.88 is: 3,452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.58 : 7,400.82 = 2,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.58/7,400.82 = 2,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.58x = 7,400.82 × 2,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.58x = 17,020,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020,997.90/4,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.13

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