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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,941.33, 7,411.96 and 2,017.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,941.33, 7,411.96 and 2,017.58 is: 3,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,941.33 : 7,411.96 = 2,017.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,941.33/7,411.96 = 2,017.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,941.33x = 7,411.96 × 2,017.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,941.33x = 14,954,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,238.91/4,941.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.36

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