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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.23, 7,180.29 and 2,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.23, 7,180.29 and 2,445.96 is: 3,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.23 : 7,180.29 = 2,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.23/7,180.29 = 2,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.23x = 7,180.29 × 2,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.23x = 17,562,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,702.13/4,784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.96

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