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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.49, 7,181.73 and 2,483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.49, 7,181.73 and 2,483.13 is: 3,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.49 : 7,181.73 = 2,483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.49/7,181.73 = 2,483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.49x = 7,181.73 × 2,483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.49x = 17,833,169.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,169.21/4,796.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.96

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