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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.64, 7,467.20 and 3,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.64, 7,467.20 and 3,666 is: 5,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.64 : 7,467.20 = 3,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.64/7,467.20 = 3,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.64x = 7,467.20 × 3,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.64x = 27,374,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,755.20/4,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.82

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