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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,864.53, 7,298.79 and 2,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,864.53, 7,298.79 and 2,399.37 is: 3,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,864.53 : 7,298.79 = 2,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,864.53/7,298.79 = 2,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,864.53x = 7,298.79 × 2,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,864.53x = 17,512,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512,497.76/4,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.04

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