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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.51, 7,182.98 and 2,452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.51, 7,182.98 and 2,452.47 is: 3,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.51 : 7,182.98 = 2,452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.51/7,182.98 = 2,452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.51x = 7,182.98 × 2,452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.51x = 17,615,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615,994.78/4,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.91

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