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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.32, 7,433.52 and 2,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.32, 7,433.52 and 2,366.96 is: 3,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.32 : 7,433.52 = 2,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.32/7,433.52 = 2,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.32x = 7,433.52 × 2,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.32x = 17,594,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,844.50/4,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.69

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