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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,785.48, 7,179.44 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,785.48, 7,179.44 and 2,444.58 is: 3,667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,785.48 : 7,179.44 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,785.48/7,179.44 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,785.48x = 7,179.44 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,785.48x = 17,550,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,703.21/4,785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.49

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