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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,931.52, 7,397.28 and 2,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,931.52, 7,397.28 and 2,011.20 is: 3,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,931.52 : 7,397.28 = 2,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,931.52/7,397.28 = 2,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,931.52x = 7,397.28 × 2,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,931.52x = 14,877,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877,409.54/4,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.80

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