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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,972.50, 7,454.88 and 2,629.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,972.50, 7,454.88 and 2,629.44 is: 3,942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,972.50 : 7,454.88 = 2,629.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,972.50/7,454.88 = 2,629.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,972.50x = 7,454.88 × 2,629.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,972.50x = 19,602,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602,159.67/4,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.11

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