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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.88, 7,151.46 and 2,426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.88, 7,151.46 and 2,426.42 is: 3,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.88 : 7,151.46 = 2,426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.88/7,151.46 = 2,426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.88x = 7,151.46 × 2,426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.88x = 17,352,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,474.83/4,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.45

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