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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.02, 7,430.48 and 2,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.02, 7,430.48 and 2,319.71 is: 3,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.02 : 7,430.48 = 2,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.02/7,430.48 = 2,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.02x = 7,430.48 × 2,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.02x = 17,236,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,528.59/4,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.71

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