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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.48, 7,297.38 and 2,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.48, 7,297.38 and 2,493.24 is: 3,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.48 : 7,297.38 = 2,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.48/7,297.38 = 2,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.48x = 7,297.38 × 2,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.48x = 18,194,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,119.71/4,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.97

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