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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.42, 7,177.82 and 2,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.42, 7,177.82 and 2,442.88 is: 3,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.42 : 7,177.82 = 2,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.42/7,177.82 = 2,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.42x = 7,177.82 × 2,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.42x = 17,534,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534,552.92/4,787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.63

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