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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.62, 7,402.98 and 2,472.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.62, 7,402.98 and 2,472.11 is: 3,707.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.62 : 7,402.98 = 2,472.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.62/7,402.98 = 2,472.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.62x = 7,402.98 × 2,472.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.62x = 18,300,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,980.89/4,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.94

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