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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.67, 7,341.26 and 2,429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.67, 7,341.26 and 2,429.63 is: 3,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.67 : 7,341.26 = 2,429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.67/7,341.26 = 2,429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.67x = 7,341.26 × 2,429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.67x = 17,836,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,496.68/4,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.32

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