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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.42, 7,382.03 and 2,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.42, 7,382.03 and 2,424.74 is: 3,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.42 : 7,382.03 = 2,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.42/7,382.03 = 2,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.42x = 7,382.03 × 2,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.42x = 17,899,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899,472.57/4,926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.36

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