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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.88, 7,399.62 and 2,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.88, 7,399.62 and 2,334.02 is: 3,502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.88 : 7,399.62 = 2,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.88/7,399.62 = 2,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.88x = 7,399.62 × 2,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.88x = 17,270,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,824.07/4,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.59

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