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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.24, 7,015.32 and 2,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.24, 7,015.32 and 2,486.76 is: 3,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.24 : 7,015.32 = 2,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.24/7,015.32 = 2,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.24x = 7,015.32 × 2,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.24x = 17,445,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,417.16/4,680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.46

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