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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.52, 7,390.72 and 2,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.52, 7,390.72 and 2,008.24 is: 3,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.52 : 7,390.72 = 2,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.52/7,390.72 = 2,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.52x = 7,390.72 × 2,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.52x = 14,842,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,339.53/4,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.69

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