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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.58, 7,210.59 and 2,464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.58, 7,210.59 and 2,464.23 is: 3,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.58 : 7,210.59 = 2,464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.58/7,210.59 = 2,464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.58x = 7,210.59 × 2,464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.58x = 17,768,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,768,552.20/4,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.79

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