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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.20, 7,413.30 and 2,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.20, 7,413.30 and 2,350.20 is: 3,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.20 : 7,413.30 = 2,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.20/7,413.30 = 2,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.20x = 7,413.30 × 2,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.20x = 17,422,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,737.66/4,942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.30

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