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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.32, 7,428.38 and 1,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.32, 7,428.38 and 1,832.49 is: 2,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.32 : 7,428.38 = 1,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.32/7,428.38 = 1,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.32x = 7,428.38 × 1,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.32x = 13,612,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,422.90/4,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.81

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