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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.39, 7,421.22 and 2,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.39, 7,421.22 and 2,481.69 is: 3,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.39 : 7,421.22 = 2,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.39/7,421.22 = 2,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.39x = 7,421.22 × 2,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.39x = 18,417,167.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417,167.46/4,950.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.35

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