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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,928.70, 7,395.09 and 2,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,928.70, 7,395.09 and 2,462.85 is: 3,695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,928.70 : 7,395.09 = 2,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,928.70/7,395.09 = 2,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,928.70x = 7,395.09 × 2,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,928.70x = 18,212,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,997.41/4,928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.29

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