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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,772.68, 7,151.23 and 2,429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,772.68, 7,151.23 and 2,429.46 is: 3,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,772.68 : 7,151.23 = 2,429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,772.68/7,151.23 = 2,429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,772.68x = 7,151.23 × 2,429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,772.68x = 17,373,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373,627.24/4,772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.22

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