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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,786.96, 7,182.60 and 2,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,786.96, 7,182.60 and 2,445.52 is: 3,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,786.96 : 7,182.60 = 2,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,786.96/7,182.60 = 2,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,786.96x = 7,182.60 × 2,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,786.96x = 17,565,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,191.95/4,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.38

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