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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.01, 7,396.80 and 2,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.01, 7,396.80 and 2,007.72 is: 3,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.01 : 7,396.80 = 2,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.01/7,396.80 = 2,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.01x = 7,396.80 × 2,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.01x = 14,850,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850,703.30/4,931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.70

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