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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,887.54, 7,334.82 and 2,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,887.54, 7,334.82 and 2,423.52 is: 3,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,887.54 : 7,334.82 = 2,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,887.54/7,334.82 = 2,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,887.54x = 7,334.82 × 2,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,887.54x = 17,776,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,776,082.97/4,887.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.02

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