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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,778.73, 7,166.04 and 2,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,778.73, 7,166.04 and 2,436.24 is: 3,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,778.73 : 7,166.04 = 2,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,778.73/7,166.04 = 2,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,778.73x = 7,166.04 × 2,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,778.73x = 17,458,193.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,193.29/4,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.31

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