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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,963.92, 7,440.62 and 2,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,963.92, 7,440.62 and 2,329.20 is: 3,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,963.92 : 7,440.62 = 2,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,963.92/7,440.62 = 2,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,963.92x = 7,440.62 × 2,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,963.92x = 17,330,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330,692.10/4,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.33

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