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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.98, 7,242.92 and 2,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.98, 7,242.92 and 2,747.49 is: 4,118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.98 : 7,242.92 = 2,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.98/7,242.92 = 2,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.98x = 7,242.92 × 2,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.98x = 19,899,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899,880.79/4,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.37

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