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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.51, 7,161.06 and 2,464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.51, 7,161.06 and 2,464.01 is: 3,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.51 : 7,161.06 = 2,464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.51/7,161.06 = 2,464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.51x = 7,161.06 × 2,464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.51x = 17,644,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644,923.45/4,772.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.20

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