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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.59, 7,125.98 and 2,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.59, 7,125.98 and 2,413.55 is: 3,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.59 : 7,125.98 = 2,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.59/7,125.98 = 2,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.59x = 7,125.98 × 2,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.59x = 17,198,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,896.96/4,757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.05

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