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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.62, 7,397.34 and 1,644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.62, 7,397.34 and 1,644.84 is: 2,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.62 : 7,397.34 = 1,644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.62/7,397.34 = 1,644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.62x = 7,397.34 × 1,644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.62x = 12,167,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,440.73/4,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.73

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