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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,922.81, 7,388.48 and 2,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,922.81, 7,388.48 and 2,584.46 is: 3,878.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,922.81 : 7,388.48 = 2,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,922.81/7,388.48 = 2,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,922.81x = 7,388.48 × 2,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,922.81x = 19,095,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,181.16/4,922.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.92

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