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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,739.46, 7,112.43 and 2,432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,739.46, 7,112.43 and 2,432.58 is: 3,650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,739.46 : 7,112.43 = 2,432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,739.46/7,112.43 = 2,432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,739.46x = 7,112.43 × 2,432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,739.46x = 17,301,554.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,554.97/4,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.53

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