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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.32, 7,261.88 and 2,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.32, 7,261.88 and 2,624.06 is: 3,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.32 : 7,261.88 = 2,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.32/7,261.88 = 2,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.32x = 7,261.88 × 2,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.32x = 19,055,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,608.83/4,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.79

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