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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,939.83, 7,409.66 and 2,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,939.83, 7,409.66 and 2,017.44 is: 3,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,939.83 : 7,409.66 = 2,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,939.83/7,409.66 = 2,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,939.83x = 7,409.66 × 2,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,939.83x = 14,948,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948,534.38/4,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.12

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