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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,943.98, 7,416.96 and 2,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,943.98, 7,416.96 and 2,747.98 is: 4,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,943.98 : 7,416.96 = 2,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,943.98/7,416.96 = 2,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,943.98x = 7,416.96 × 2,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,943.98x = 20,381,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,657.74/4,943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.52

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