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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.24, 7,209.54 and 2,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.24, 7,209.54 and 2,493.72 is: 3,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.24 : 7,209.54 = 2,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.24/7,209.54 = 2,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.24x = 7,209.54 × 2,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.24x = 17,978,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,574.09/4,809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.34

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