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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.28, 7,484.10 and 2,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.28, 7,484.10 and 2,393.44 is: 3,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.28 : 7,484.10 = 2,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.28/7,484.10 = 2,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.28x = 7,484.10 × 2,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.28x = 17,912,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912,744.30/4,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.09

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