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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,948.80, 7,419.84 and 2,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,948.80, 7,419.84 and 2,352 is: 3,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,948.80 : 7,419.84 = 2,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,948.80/7,419.84 = 2,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,948.80x = 7,419.84 × 2,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,948.80x = 17,451,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,463.68/4,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.40

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