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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,692.50, 7,041.18 and 2,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,692.50, 7,041.18 and 2,384 is: 3,577.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,692.50 : 7,041.18 = 2,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,692.50/7,041.18 = 2,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,692.50x = 7,041.18 × 2,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,692.50x = 16,786,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786,173.12/4,692.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.23

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