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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.93, 7,244.25 and 2,489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.93, 7,244.25 and 2,489.41 is: 3,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.93 : 7,244.25 = 2,489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.93/7,244.25 = 2,489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.93x = 7,244.25 × 2,489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.93x = 18,033,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,908.39/4,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.24

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