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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,728.24, 7,092.09 and 2,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,728.24, 7,092.09 and 2,541.24 is: 3,811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,728.24 : 7,092.09 = 2,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,728.24/7,092.09 = 2,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,728.24x = 7,092.09 × 2,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,728.24x = 18,022,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022,702.79/4,728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.71

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