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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.92, 7,129.01 and 2,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.92, 7,129.01 and 2,411.58 is: 3,614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.92 : 7,129.01 = 2,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.92/7,129.01 = 2,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.92x = 7,129.01 × 2,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.92x = 17,192,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,165.88/4,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.90

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