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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.53, 7,026.59 and 2,492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.53, 7,026.59 and 2,492.53 is: 3,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.53 : 7,026.59 = 2,492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.53/7,026.59 = 2,492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.53x = 7,026.59 × 2,492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.53x = 17,513,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513,973.91/4,688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.49

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