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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.36, 7,181.82 and 2,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.36, 7,181.82 and 2,481 is: 3,716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.36 : 7,181.82 = 2,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.36/7,181.82 = 2,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.36x = 7,181.82 × 2,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.36x = 17,818,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,818,095.42/4,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.47

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