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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,794.64, 7,186.56 and 2,448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,794.64, 7,186.56 and 2,448.08 is: 3,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,794.64 : 7,186.56 = 2,448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,794.64/7,186.56 = 2,448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,794.64x = 7,186.56 × 2,448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,794.64x = 17,593,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,273.80/4,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.36

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