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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,951.42, 7,423.62 and 2,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,951.42, 7,423.62 and 2,484.46 is: 3,724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,951.42 : 7,423.62 = 2,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,951.42/7,423.62 = 2,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,951.42x = 7,423.62 × 2,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,951.42x = 18,443,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,686.95/4,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.93

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