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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.10, 7,394.51 and 2,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.10, 7,394.51 and 2,332 is: 3,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.10 : 7,394.51 = 2,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.10/7,394.51 = 2,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.10x = 7,394.51 × 2,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.10x = 17,243,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,985.66/4,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.28

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