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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,781.93, 7,172.69 and 2,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,781.93, 7,172.69 and 2,441.88 is: 3,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,781.93 : 7,172.69 = 2,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,781.93/7,172.69 = 2,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,781.93x = 7,172.69 × 2,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,781.93x = 17,514,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514,836.05/4,781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.72

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