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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.52, 7,349.94 and 2,433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.52, 7,349.94 and 2,433.42 is: 3,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.52 : 7,349.94 = 2,433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.52/7,349.94 = 2,433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.52x = 7,349.94 × 2,433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.52x = 17,885,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885,490.99/4,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.20

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