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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922.28, 7,373.52 and 2,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,922.28, 7,373.52 and 2,449.60 is: 3,669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,922.28 : 7,373.52 = 2,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,922.28/7,373.52 = 2,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,922.28x = 7,373.52 × 2,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,922.28x = 18,062,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,174.59/4,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.47

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