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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.25, 7,488.36 and 2,523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.25, 7,488.36 and 2,523.67 is: 3,785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.25 : 7,488.36 = 2,523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.25/7,488.36 = 2,523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.25x = 7,488.36 × 2,523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.25x = 18,898,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,149.48/4,992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.50

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