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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.68, 7,398.72 and 2,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.68, 7,398.72 and 2,008.74 is: 3,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.68 : 7,398.72 = 2,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.68/7,398.72 = 2,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.68x = 7,398.72 × 2,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.68x = 14,862,104.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,104.81/4,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.21

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