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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.60, 7,395.26 and 2,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.60, 7,395.26 and 2,332.50 is: 3,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.60 : 7,395.26 = 2,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.60/7,395.26 = 2,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.60x = 7,395.26 × 2,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.60x = 17,249,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,432.29/4,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.03

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