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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.28, 7,120.44 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.28, 7,120.44 and 2,444.40 is: 3,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.28 : 7,120.44 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.28/7,120.44 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.28x = 7,120.44 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.28x = 17,405,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,203.54/4,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.27

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