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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.04, 7,353.72 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.04, 7,353.72 and 2,592 is: 3,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.04 : 7,353.72 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.04/7,353.72 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.04x = 7,353.72 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.04x = 19,060,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,060,842.24/4,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.14

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