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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,929.04, 7,389.60 and 2,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,929.04, 7,389.60 and 2,462.56 is: 3,691.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,929.04 : 7,389.60 = 2,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,929.04/7,389.60 = 2,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,929.04x = 7,389.60 × 2,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,929.04x = 18,197,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197,333.38/4,929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.86

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