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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,889.39, 7,328.57 and 2,425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,889.39, 7,328.57 and 2,425.97 is: 3,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,889.39 : 7,328.57 = 2,425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,889.39/7,328.57 = 2,425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,889.39x = 7,328.57 × 2,425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,889.39x = 17,778,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,890.96/4,889.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.22

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