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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.46, 7,151.85 and 2,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.46, 7,151.85 and 2,425.02 is: 3,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.46 : 7,151.85 = 2,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.46/7,151.85 = 2,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.46x = 7,151.85 × 2,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.46x = 17,343,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,379.29/4,766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.63

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