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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.04, 7,432.56 and 1,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.04, 7,432.56 and 1,492.20 is: 2,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.04 : 7,432.56 = 1,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.04/7,432.56 = 1,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.04x = 7,432.56 × 1,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.04x = 11,090,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090,866.03/4,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.30

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