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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.33, 7,488.56 and 2,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.33, 7,488.56 and 2,394.66 is: 3,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.33 : 7,488.56 = 2,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.33/7,488.56 = 2,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.33x = 7,488.56 × 2,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.33x = 17,932,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932,543.12/4,992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.02

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