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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.28, 7,008.20 and 2,450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.28, 7,008.20 and 2,450.26 is: 3,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.28 : 7,008.20 = 2,450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.28/7,008.20 = 2,450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.28x = 7,008.20 × 2,450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.28x = 17,171,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,912.13/4,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.06

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