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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.53, 7,430.16 and 2,484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.53, 7,430.16 and 2,484.37 is: 3,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.53 : 7,430.16 = 2,484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.53/7,430.16 = 2,484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.53x = 7,430.16 × 2,484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.53x = 18,459,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459,266.60/4,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.24

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