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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.41, 7,416.89 and 2,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.41, 7,416.89 and 2,310.11 is: 3,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.41 : 7,416.89 = 2,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.41/7,416.89 = 2,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.41x = 7,416.89 × 2,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.41x = 17,133,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,856.08/4,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.70

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