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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.84, 7,400.40 and 2,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.84, 7,400.40 and 2,011.52 is: 3,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.84 : 7,400.40 = 2,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.84/7,400.40 = 2,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.84x = 7,400.40 × 2,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.84x = 14,886,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,886,052.61/4,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.52

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