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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.65, 7,024.91 and 2,492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.65, 7,024.91 and 2,492.85 is: 3,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.65 : 7,024.91 = 2,492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.65/7,024.91 = 2,492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.65x = 7,024.91 × 2,492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.65x = 17,512,074.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,074.79/4,684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.19

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