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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.42, 7,196.92 and 2,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.42, 7,196.92 and 2,458.21 is: 3,684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.42 : 7,196.92 = 2,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.42/7,196.92 = 2,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.42x = 7,196.92 × 2,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.42x = 17,691,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,516.58/4,801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.64

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