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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.35, 7,396.71 and 2,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.35, 7,396.71 and 2,009.06 is: 3,012.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.35 : 7,396.71 = 2,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.35/7,396.71 = 2,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.35x = 7,396.71 × 2,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.35x = 14,860,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860,445.15/4,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.85

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