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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.32, 7,396.98 and 2,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.32, 7,396.98 and 2,008.84 is: 3,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.32 : 7,396.98 = 2,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.32/7,396.98 = 2,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.32x = 7,396.98 × 2,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.32x = 14,859,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,349.30/4,931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.26

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