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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.42, 7,398.66 and 2,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.42, 7,398.66 and 2,011.02 is: 3,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.42 : 7,398.66 = 2,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.42/7,398.66 = 2,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.42x = 7,398.66 × 2,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.42x = 14,878,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878,853.23/4,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.54

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