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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.56, 7,391.09 and 2,586.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.56, 7,391.09 and 2,586.21 is: 3,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.56 : 7,391.09 = 2,586.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.56/7,391.09 = 2,586.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.56x = 7,391.09 × 2,586.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.56x = 19,114,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,910.87/4,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.55

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