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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,938.84, 7,406.40 and 2,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,938.84, 7,406.40 and 2,015.52 is: 3,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,938.84 : 7,406.40 = 2,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,938.84/7,406.40 = 2,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,938.84x = 7,406.40 × 2,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,938.84x = 14,927,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,927,747.33/4,938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.52

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