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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.52, 7,170.20 and 2,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.52, 7,170.20 and 2,446.44 is: 3,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.52 : 7,170.20 = 2,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.52/7,170.20 = 2,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.52x = 7,170.20 × 2,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.52x = 17,541,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,464.09/4,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.76

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