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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,796.64, 7,181.58 and 2,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,796.64, 7,181.58 and 2,451.60 is: 3,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,796.64 : 7,181.58 = 2,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,796.64/7,181.58 = 2,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,796.64x = 7,181.58 × 2,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,796.64x = 17,606,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,361.53/4,796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.56

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