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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.33, 7,426.71 and 2,479.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.33, 7,426.71 and 2,479.02 is: 3,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.33 : 7,426.71 = 2,479.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.33/7,426.71 = 2,479.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.33x = 7,426.71 × 2,479.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.33x = 18,410,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410,962.62/4,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.14

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