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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.54, 7,338.74 and 2,293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.54, 7,338.74 and 2,293.64 is: 3,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.54 : 7,338.74 = 2,293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.54/7,338.74 = 2,293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.54x = 7,338.74 × 2,293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.54x = 16,832,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832,427.61/4,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.43

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