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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.84, 7,397.40 and 2,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.84, 7,397.40 and 2,009.55 is: 3,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.84 : 7,397.40 = 2,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.84/7,397.40 = 2,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.84x = 7,397.40 × 2,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.84x = 14,865,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865,445.17/4,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.57

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