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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.50, 7,099.29 and 2,424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.50, 7,099.29 and 2,424.54 is: 3,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.50 : 7,099.29 = 2,424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.50/7,099.29 = 2,424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.50x = 7,099.29 × 2,424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.50x = 17,212,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,512.58/4,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.09

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