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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.05, 7,489.60 and 2,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.05, 7,489.60 and 2,361.58 is: 3,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.05 : 7,489.60 = 2,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.05/7,489.60 = 2,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.05x = 7,489.60 × 2,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.05x = 17,687,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,264.94/4,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.08

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