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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.97, 7,402.52 and 2,561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.97, 7,402.52 and 2,561.29 is: 3,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.97 : 7,402.52 = 2,561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.97/7,402.52 = 2,561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.97x = 7,402.52 × 2,561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.97x = 18,959,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959,988.35/4,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.53

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