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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,780.25, 7,164.98 and 2,433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,780.25, 7,164.98 and 2,433.66 is: 3,647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,780.25 : 7,164.98 = 2,433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,780.25/7,164.98 = 2,433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,780.25x = 7,164.98 × 2,433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,780.25x = 17,437,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,125.23/4,780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.75

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