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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.74, 7,440.38 and 2,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.74, 7,440.38 and 2,332.06 is: 3,496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.74 : 7,440.38 = 2,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.74/7,440.38 = 2,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.74x = 7,440.38 × 2,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.74x = 17,351,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351,412.58/4,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.34

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