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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.50, 7,413.48 and 2,480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.50, 7,413.48 and 2,480.44 is: 3,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.50 : 7,413.48 = 2,480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.50/7,413.48 = 2,480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.50x = 7,413.48 × 2,480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.50x = 18,388,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,692.33/4,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.01

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