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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,949.64, 7,425.30 and 2,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,949.64, 7,425.30 and 2,483.88 is: 3,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,949.64 : 7,425.30 = 2,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,949.64/7,425.30 = 2,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,949.64x = 7,425.30 × 2,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,949.64x = 18,443,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,554.16/4,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.24

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