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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.26, 7,294.53 and 2,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.26, 7,294.53 and 2,397.38 is: 3,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.26 : 7,294.53 = 2,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.26/7,294.53 = 2,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.26x = 7,294.53 × 2,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.26x = 17,487,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,760.33/4,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.68

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