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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.36, 7,363.27 and 2,442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.36, 7,363.27 and 2,442.31 is: 3,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.36 : 7,363.27 = 2,442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.36/7,363.27 = 2,442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.36x = 7,363.27 × 2,442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.36x = 17,983,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,387.95/4,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.84

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