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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,805.21, 7,209.77 and 2,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,805.21, 7,209.77 and 2,464.04 is: 3,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,805.21 : 7,209.77 = 2,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,805.21/7,209.77 = 2,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,805.21x = 7,209.77 × 2,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,805.21x = 17,765,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,113.30/4,805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.06

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