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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.64, 7,354.80 and 2,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.64, 7,354.80 and 2,433.48 is: 3,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.64 : 7,354.80 = 2,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.64/7,354.80 = 2,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.64x = 7,354.80 × 2,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.64x = 17,897,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,758.70/4,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.38

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