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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932, 7,401.65 and 2,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932, 7,401.65 and 2,334.94 is: 3,504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932 : 7,401.65 = 2,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932/7,401.65 = 2,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932x = 7,401.65 × 2,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932x = 17,282,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,378.47/4,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.13

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