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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.94, 7,250.24 and 2,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.94, 7,250.24 and 2,493.42 is: 3,738.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.94 : 7,250.24 = 2,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.94/7,250.24 = 2,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.94x = 7,250.24 × 2,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.94x = 18,077,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077,893.42/4,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.24

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