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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,934.25, 7,391.52 and 2,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,934.25, 7,391.52 and 2,461.59 is: 3,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,934.25 : 7,391.52 = 2,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,934.25/7,391.52 = 2,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,934.25x = 7,391.52 × 2,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,934.25x = 18,194,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,891.72/4,934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.47

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