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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.23, 7,488.36 and 2,387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.23, 7,488.36 and 2,387.27 is: 3,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.23 : 7,488.36 = 2,387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.23/7,488.36 = 2,387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.23x = 7,488.36 × 2,387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.23x = 17,876,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,876,755.90/4,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.91

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