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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,955.34, 7,420.86 and 2,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,955.34, 7,420.86 and 2,352 is: 3,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,955.34 : 7,420.86 = 2,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,955.34/7,420.86 = 2,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,955.34x = 7,420.86 × 2,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,955.34x = 17,453,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,862.72/4,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.23

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