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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,681.79, 7,026.93 and 2,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,681.79, 7,026.93 and 2,492.36 is: 3,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,681.79 : 7,026.93 = 2,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,681.79/7,026.93 = 2,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,681.79x = 7,026.93 × 2,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,681.79x = 17,513,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,604.12/4,681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.80

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