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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,804.29, 7,207.91 and 2,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,804.29, 7,207.91 and 2,465.96 is: 3,699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,804.29 : 7,207.91 = 2,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,804.29/7,207.91 = 2,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,804.29x = 7,207.91 × 2,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,804.29x = 17,774,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,369.37/4,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.69

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