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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,789.02, 7,170.48 and 2,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,789.02, 7,170.48 and 2,475.66 is: 3,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,789.02 : 7,170.48 = 2,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,789.02/7,170.48 = 2,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,789.02x = 7,170.48 × 2,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,789.02x = 17,751,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,670.52/4,789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.74

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