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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,924.93, 7,383.63 and 2,461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,924.93, 7,383.63 and 2,461.51 is: 3,690.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,924.93 : 7,383.63 = 2,461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,924.93/7,383.63 = 2,461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,924.93x = 7,383.63 × 2,461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,924.93x = 18,174,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,911.38/4,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.39

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