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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.44, 7,249.44 and 2,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.44, 7,249.44 and 2,524.32 is: 3,782.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.44 : 7,249.44 = 2,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.44/7,249.44 = 2,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.44x = 7,249.44 × 2,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.44x = 18,299,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299,906.38/4,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.97

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