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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,926.72, 7,388.64 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,926.72, 7,388.64 and 2,328 is: 3,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,926.72 : 7,388.64 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,926.72/7,388.64 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,926.72x = 7,388.64 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,926.72x = 17,200,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,753.92/4,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.32

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