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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,930.80, 7,395.12 and 2,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,930.80, 7,395.12 and 2,332.32 is: 3,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,930.80 : 7,395.12 = 2,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,930.80/7,395.12 = 2,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,930.80x = 7,395.12 × 2,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,930.80x = 17,247,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,786.28/4,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.97

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