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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.85, 7,395.63 and 2,332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.85, 7,395.63 and 2,332.75 is: 3,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.85 : 7,395.63 = 2,332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.85/7,395.63 = 2,332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.85x = 7,395.63 × 2,332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.85x = 17,252,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,155.88/4,932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.40

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