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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.71, 7,382.58 and 2,460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.71, 7,382.58 and 2,460.27 is: 3,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.71 : 7,382.58 = 2,460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.71/7,382.58 = 2,460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.71x = 7,382.58 × 2,460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.71x = 18,163,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163,140.10/4,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.16

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