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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.97, 7,249.41 and 2,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.97, 7,249.41 and 2,493.25 is: 3,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.97 : 7,249.41 = 2,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.97/7,249.41 = 2,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.97x = 7,249.41 × 2,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.97x = 18,074,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074,591.48/4,833.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.08

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