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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.92, 7,344.98 and 2,397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.92, 7,344.98 and 2,397.57 is: 3,595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.92 : 7,344.98 = 2,397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.92/7,344.98 = 2,397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.92x = 7,344.98 × 2,397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.92x = 17,610,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,103.70/4,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.42

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