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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.28, 7,473.60 and 2,390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.28, 7,473.60 and 2,390.04 is: 3,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.28 : 7,473.60 = 2,390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.28/7,473.60 = 2,390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.28x = 7,473.60 × 2,390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.28x = 17,862,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862,202.94/4,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.99

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