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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.72, 7,389.93 and 2,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.72, 7,389.93 and 2,466.25 is: 3,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.72 : 7,389.93 = 2,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.72/7,389.93 = 2,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.72x = 7,389.93 × 2,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.72x = 18,225,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,414.86/4,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.30

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