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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,952.76, 7,433.24 and 2,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,952.76, 7,433.24 and 2,488.28 is: 3,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,952.76 : 7,433.24 = 2,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,952.76/7,433.24 = 2,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,952.76x = 7,433.24 × 2,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,952.76x = 18,495,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,982.43/4,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.48

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