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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.96, 7,137.18 and 2,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.96, 7,137.18 and 2,449.08 is: 3,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.96 : 7,137.18 = 2,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.96/7,137.18 = 2,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.96x = 7,137.18 × 2,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.96x = 17,479,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479,524.79/4,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.29

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