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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.45, 7,158.90 and 2,434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.45, 7,158.90 and 2,434.13 is: 3,649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.45 : 7,158.90 = 2,434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.45/7,158.90 = 2,434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.45x = 7,158.90 × 2,434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.45x = 17,425,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,693.26/4,775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.02

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