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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.96, 7,150.90 and 2,425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.96, 7,150.90 and 2,425.48 is: 3,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.96 : 7,150.90 = 2,425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.96/7,150.90 = 2,425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.96x = 7,150.90 × 2,425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.96x = 17,344,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344,364.93/4,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.69

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