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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,925.64, 7,392.69 and 2,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,925.64, 7,392.69 and 2,555.31 is: 3,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,925.64 : 7,392.69 = 2,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,925.64/7,392.69 = 2,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,925.64x = 7,392.69 × 2,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,925.64x = 18,890,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890,614.68/4,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.16

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