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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,921.44, 7,378.62 and 2,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,921.44, 7,378.62 and 2,322.96 is: 3,482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,921.44 : 7,378.62 = 2,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,921.44/7,378.62 = 2,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,921.44x = 7,378.62 × 2,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,921.44x = 17,140,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140,239.12/4,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.77

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