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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.24, 7,449.38 and 1,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.24, 7,449.38 and 1,503.52 is: 2,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.24 : 7,449.38 = 1,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.24/7,449.38 = 1,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.24x = 7,449.38 × 1,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.24x = 11,200,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200,291.82/4,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.29

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