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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.62, 7,385.34 and 1,636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.62, 7,385.34 and 1,636.83 is: 2,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.62 : 7,385.34 = 1,636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.62/7,385.34 = 1,636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.62x = 7,385.34 × 1,636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.62x = 12,088,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088,546.07/4,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.72

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