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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.61, 7,137.19 and 2,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.61, 7,137.19 and 2,451.25 is: 3,671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.61 : 7,137.19 = 2,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.61/7,137.19 = 2,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.61x = 7,137.19 × 2,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.61x = 17,495,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,036.99/4,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.87

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