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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.20, 7,386.30 and 2,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.20, 7,386.30 and 2,332.20 is: 3,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.20 : 7,386.30 = 2,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.20/7,386.30 = 2,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.20x = 7,386.30 × 2,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.20x = 17,226,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,328.86/4,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.30

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