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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.09, 7,415.64 and 2,482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.09, 7,415.64 and 2,482.02 is: 3,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.09 : 7,415.64 = 2,482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.09/7,415.64 = 2,482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.09x = 7,415.64 × 2,482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.09x = 18,405,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,766.79/4,950.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.27

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