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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,940.46, 7,407.99 and 2,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,940.46, 7,407.99 and 2,016.36 is: 3,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,940.46 : 7,407.99 = 2,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,940.46/7,407.99 = 2,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,940.46x = 7,407.99 × 2,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,940.46x = 14,937,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,174.72/4,940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.44

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