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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.39, 7,131.26 and 2,413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.39, 7,131.26 and 2,413.49 is: 3,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.39 : 7,131.26 = 2,413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.39/7,131.26 = 2,413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.39x = 7,131.26 × 2,413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.39x = 17,211,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,176.97/4,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.30

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