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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.86, 7,478.79 and 2,352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.86, 7,478.79 and 2,352.50 is: 3,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.86 : 7,478.79 = 2,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.86/7,478.79 = 2,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.86x = 7,478.79 × 2,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.86x = 17,593,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,804.32/4,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.74

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