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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,782.49, 7,160.73 and 2,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,782.49, 7,160.73 and 2,469.13 is: 3,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,782.49 : 7,160.73 = 2,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,782.49/7,160.73 = 2,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,782.49x = 7,160.73 × 2,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,782.49x = 17,680,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680,773.26/4,782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.98

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