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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.84, 7,394.24 and 2,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.84, 7,394.24 and 2,462.72 is: 3,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.84 : 7,394.24 = 2,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.84/7,394.24 = 2,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.84x = 7,394.24 × 2,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.84x = 18,209,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,942.73/4,930.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.07

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