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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.74, 7,383.27 and 2,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.74, 7,383.27 and 2,458.32 is: 3,685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.74 : 7,383.27 = 2,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.74/7,383.27 = 2,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.74x = 7,383.27 × 2,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.74x = 18,150,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150,440.31/4,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.56

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