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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,942.51, 7,414.58 and 2,344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,942.51, 7,414.58 and 2,344.03 is: 3,516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,942.51 : 7,414.58 = 2,344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,942.51/7,414.58 = 2,344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,942.51x = 7,414.58 × 2,344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,942.51x = 17,379,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,997.96/4,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.43

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